Please don't think of carrying this on an airplane. Depending on the aircraft it might not even be legal, and depending on the airline, not allowed. It might come under the heading like cellos do. In which case, will have to buy it a seat. That seat must be next to a window, not in an exit, nor forward nor aft of an exit. Not in a bulkhead seat. You must sit in the seat next to it. There must be some way to attach a seat belt to it...a case with a sturdy-enough strap on it, for example. Do you know what a hazard this would be in an evacuation? And that is the standard that is or should be used.