Originally Posted by
pf007
Hi guys!
As we know, the maximum dimensions of carry-on baggage is 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (22 x 14in x 9in) including wheels, handles and side pockets, regardless of cabin class or status.
However CX also allows for the provision of special cabin baggage:
e.g. for musical instruments,
"You can bring small musical instruments such as like flutes or violins onto the aircraft as part of your cabin baggage allowance...
For all travelling classes, dimensions of carry-on musical instruments must not exceed 93 x 39 x 24cm or 36 x 15 x 9in (height x width x depth) including the case."
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...struments.html
Has anyone tried bringing an oversize instrument / item with CX as carry-on before?
Any problems? & how to ensure that gate staff are willing to let the item through?
Not sure if it qualifies as oversize but I brought a guitar back from SFO to HKG a few months ago. Was met with resistance at every step of the way from check-in to the gate. All staff wanted the guitar to be checked into the hold. I was warned repeatedly that I could try to bring it on board but the cabin crew had the final right of refusal if they couldn't find somewhere suitable to store it. At each step of the way I said that I would take my chances with the cabin crew as I really didn't want to check it into the hold. Eventually got onboard and after some discussion with the crew managed to store it safely in an overhead bin.