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# New Rules For Flying With Musical Instruments Should Make Touring Easier
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/new-rules-for-flying-with-musical-instruments-should-make-touring-easier/
- Published: 2012-02-27T14:24:35.000Z
- Updated: 2012-02-27T14:24:35.000Z
- Description: Being on the road is hard enough, but having to figure out each airline's arcane and ever-changing rules for flying with musical instruments has made travel much more difficult for. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/new-rules-for-flying-with-musical-instruments-should-make-to
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Live & Ticketing, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:55

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Being on the road is hard enough, but having to figure out each airline's arcane and ever-changing rules for flying with musical instruments has made travel much more difficult for many musicians. That's changing thanks to **The FAA Modernization and Safety Improvement Act of 201**2, which was finalized by Congress earlier this month.

Musical instruments will now be treated the same as any luggage, according to the new regulations.

- If they fit the the standard carry-on guidelines and the musical instruments can be stored in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you, airlines are no longer allowed to charge an extra fee.
- Instruments can be checked as excess baggage at for the same fee as luggage if they meet the size and weight requirements (150 linear inches and 165 pounds)
- Musicians can purchase an extra seat for instruments that are either too large to carry on or too fragile to be sent as cargo.

*Flick photo from [MethodShop](http://www.flickr.com/photos/methodshop/3698490843/?ref=hypebot.com) and special thanks to [Joe Pug](http://www.joepugmusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com) manager Don Bartlett for [the tip](http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/26/flying-with-instruments-gets-easier-for-musicians/?scp=1&sq=flying%20with%20instruments&st=cse&ref=hypebot.com).*