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Green Tea
Feb 9, 2012, 7:20:18 PM2/9/12
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The AFM applauds the passage of the FAA Bill that sets a consistent
national policy allowing musical instruments on airplanes.
After five years and 23 short-term extensions, Congress has passed
legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for the
next four years. Included in the bill are provisions that create a
uniform national policy regarding musical instruments on airplanes.
Any instrument that can be safely stored in the overhead compartment
or underneath the seat may be brought on board as carry-on luggage.
Additionally, the bill sets standard weight and size requirements for
checked instruments, and permits musicians to purchase a seat for
oversized instruments, such as cellos, that are too delicate to be
checked. Existing law allowed each airline to set their own policy
regarding musical instruments, and size requirements varied widely for
both carry-on and checked baggage. The AFM has been lobbying Congress
to enact such a policy for nearly a decade.
To read the AFM's complete press release and for more information,
click here.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congress-says-instruments-allowed-as-airplane-carry-ons-.html?soid=1101807703206&aid=mrCc1XxRfzU
national policy allowing musical instruments on airplanes.
After five years and 23 short-term extensions, Congress has passed
legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for the
next four years. Included in the bill are provisions that create a
uniform national policy regarding musical instruments on airplanes.
Any instrument that can be safely stored in the overhead compartment
or underneath the seat may be brought on board as carry-on luggage.
Additionally, the bill sets standard weight and size requirements for
checked instruments, and permits musicians to purchase a seat for
oversized instruments, such as cellos, that are too delicate to be
checked. Existing law allowed each airline to set their own policy
regarding musical instruments, and size requirements varied widely for
both carry-on and checked baggage. The AFM has been lobbying Congress
to enact such a policy for nearly a decade.
To read the AFM's complete press release and for more information,
click here.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congress-says-instruments-allowed-as-airplane-carry-ons-.html?soid=1101807703206&aid=mrCc1XxRfzU
Andrew Schulman
Feb 9, 2012, 9:34:52 PM2/9/12
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Yes, saw this in a few places, great news!!
Andrew
Green Tea
Feb 9, 2012, 10:08:12 PM2/9/12
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Curmudgeon
Feb 10, 2012, 8:45:36 AM2/10/12
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