Originally Posted by
kb9522
Out of curiosity, why don't musicians ship their instruments in, for example, well padded pelican cases? I, fairly regularly, have to travel with delicate equipment far more valuable than most instruments (which I'm guessing are less than a few million USD)... These items are always shipped in this manner to my destination. Never had a single issue.
Temperature stress in the hold/outside is higher, and the psychological stress of being separated (worry of loss, etc) means that carrying on is a lot easier all things considered.
Now, trying to attempt this on a BE fare.. that seems crazy.