This fee applies if your case is longer than one metre. If you want to take your guitar into checked baggage, there are a few things to understand.įor each guitar you take with you, you need to pay an ‘oversized item’ handling fee which is currently $25. If your guitar and case weigh more than 15kg, it must travel in checked baggage. You can either take it in checked luggage for an extra fee, or purchase an extra seat on the plane for your guitar. You have two options when taking a full-size guitar on a plane with Jetstar. If you will be flying internationally, you need to check the policies as there are different rules depending on which country you are flying to.Ĭheck out this guide on Travel Guitars and Accessories for different options to consider when you want to travel with a guitar.ĥ.1 Related Guides and Lessons: Taking a Guitar on a Jetstar Plane Note: the below information only applies to domestic flights. The policies and fees covered in this guide can change, so I’ve included a link to each airline’s policy so you can double-check the figures. In this short guide, I’ll explain each airline’s policy for musical instruments.
I recently had to take my acoustic guitar on a flight to Sydney and was surprised to see that each airline has slightly different rules on what you need to do to take a guitar on a plane. The size of your guitar case will determine whether you need to check it in, buy a seat for your guitar, or you may be able to take it as carry-on luggage.
You can take a guitar on a plane in Australia, but each airline has different policies. While most of the domestic airlines have similar policies, it’s worth checking to make sure you don’t get caught out with unexpected fees when checking in. Please go to your boarding gate as soon as it's announced and tell the gate team you have a seat for your guitar.When traveling with a guitar in Australia, each airline has its own policy. Reserved a seat for your guitar? You’ll be able to board before other passengers so you have extra time to secure it in place. As there needs to be appropriate cabin space available on the day, we can’t guarantee this. If you don’t have a protective hard or rigid guitar case, you need to buy a seat for your instrument.įlying Business or First? We may be able to accept your guitar on some direct long-haul journeys with no connections to short-haul flights in place of your larger cabin bag. It must be packed in a hard or rigid guitar case or it won't be accepted as checked baggage. This can't be done online so contact us or your travel agent at least 24 hours before you fly.Įach guitar checked into the hold counts as 1 item of your checked baggage allowance. Your guitar can’t be taken into the cabin as hand baggage but you may be able to buy an extra seat so it travels next to you.
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