Jaime Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1311899267' post='2277824'] Next week I'm flying cross-country to Maryland and I want to bring my guitar with me. It's an official "move", so it's not like I'm just going on a trip. Unfortunately I only have a gig bag, so there's no way I'm going to check it. Is it possible they'll let me take it as a carry-on? It's only a $100 guitar, but it's my baby and I love her and really want to take her with me. I'm flying southwest. Think I'll be able to take it with me? [/quote] You're taking a risk depending on the size of plane you're flying. If they make you gate check it, you're out one guitar. Also people will sometimes shove stuff in even if you have a guitar in the overhead. This is what I would suggest. As you board the plane, quickly slip the guitar in the first class coat closet. 9 out of 10 times, the first class attendant will ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 [quote name='jaime (the artist formerly known as hot stuff)' timestamp='1311910942' post='2277917'] You're taking a risk depending on the size of plane you're flying. If they make you gate check it, you're out one guitar. Also people will sometimes shove stuff in even if you have a guitar in the overhead. This is what I would suggest. As you board the plane, quickly slip the guitar in the first class coat closet. 9 out of 10 times, the first class attendant will ignore it. [/quote] Couple things: 1. It's Southwest. No first class. 2. All they fly are 737s, the overhead bins would definitely be big enough. 3. You do have a point about people trying to jam their stuff in above/below/in front of/behind/inside/whatever of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus_lol Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 [quote name='Amppax' timestamp='1311904252' post='2277861'] I would have cried. [/quote] [quote name='jaime (the artist formerly known as hot stuff)' timestamp='1311910562' post='2277914'] I'm crying right now [/quote] i forgot about the best part, Its United Airlines, i got nothing but a 150$ voucher for air travel(which i never used) out of them. i eventually got the guitar fixed up and nice again, to the tune of several hundred dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides' Jack Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 [quote name='jaime (the artist formerly known as hot stuff)' timestamp='1311910562' post='2277914'] I'm crying right now [/quote] So, nothing new? j/k - had to... You know I love you, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1311911752' post='2277927'] Couple things: 1. It's Southwest. No first class. 2. All they fly are 737s, the overhead bins would definitely be big enough. 3. You do have a point about people trying to jam their stuff in above/below/in front of/behind/inside/whatever of it. [/quote] Hm. I guess I'll have to be extra sure to watch as everyone else puts their stuff in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 You could try putting your stuff in (including your laptop bag/backpack/whatever, placing that near the neck so it fills up the "empty space") and just closing the door, assuming that there's not a ton of extra space still remaining (in which case that would be kind of jerky). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 I might try that. If I remember correctly, I think the first set of bins are small in length than the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Definitely get on when they call for those who need extra time to board. You do, and don't be shy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 I'll be on before that. Southwest boards by groups (A, B, and C) and you have a specified spot in line depending on when you check-in. When I bought my ticket, I paid the extra $10 for the "early-bird" check-in, which guarantees me to be one of the first 15 or so people on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 i so had something other in mind when i read the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 YOU CAN FLY??????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Yeah, TSA will not have a problem, just call Southwest or something to be super duper sure. I don't know what their overbooking policy is like (I only fly the Star Alliance and United/Continental), but if the flight is overbooked there may be an issue since a guitar is technically "oversized"...even if you're there first. But call or check the website to see. Oh and definitely do this: [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1311913835' post='2277949'] You could try putting your stuff in (including your laptop bag/backpack/whatever, placing that near the neck so it fills up the "empty space") and just closing the door, assuming that there's not a ton of extra space still remaining (in which case that would be kind of jerky). [/quote] That way even if someone is a meanieface and shoves their roller bag in next to it, you should be a-ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Good thing you are flying Southwest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo Good luck! And to echo everybody else, I've seen lots of guitars as carry-ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I know this is completely unhelpful, but I've flown my cheap guitar around in a hardshell on SW... never had any trouble.. except they always loved to check it for drugs... cause I look uber suspicious.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1311911752' post='2277927'] Couple things: 1. It's Southwest. No first class. [/quote] I knew there was a reason I don't fly Southwest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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