Does a full size cello fit in the overhead bin?
Dec 13, 2014, 9:53 pm
#1
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Does a full size cello fit in the overhead bin?
Would rather not have to check the instrument, nor do I want to purchase an extra ticket. Has anyone had any experience with a cello fitting in the overhead bin for both older and newer aircrafts on WN?
Dec 14, 2014, 5:39 am
#4
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This is specifically covered in the CoC:
And then there is this from the web site with cellos specifically mentioned:
Purchase of Additional Seat.
The purchase of more than one seat for use by a single Passenger is required when necessary to transport large musical instruments or electronic audio/video, medical, or otherwise sensitive equipment unsuitable for Carriage as Checked Baggage, as specified in Article 7
The purchase of more than one seat for use by a single Passenger is required when necessary to transport large musical instruments or electronic audio/video, medical, or otherwise sensitive equipment unsuitable for Carriage as Checked Baggage, as specified in Article 7
Musical Instruments
If your instrument does not meet the sizing requirements for carryon items (10"x16"x24"), it will be handled as checked baggage provided you do not wish to purchase a seat for the instrument.
In the event you are traveling with a musical instrument that is larger than our sizing requirements for carryon luggage and is fragile in nature, you may purchase a seat for the instrument and carry it in the cabin under the following conditions:
The instrument must fit in the seat without blocking aircraft signage and be secured with a seatbelt.
The instrument must be placed in the first row and in a seat closer to the window than any other Customer in that row.
Reservations must be made and a ticket must be purchased at a charge no greater than the Child's Fare. Musical instruments cannot be transported in place of a free companion under any fare promotion.
Instruments that are transported in a soft-sided case or other packaging that is not strong enough to protect the instrument under normal baggage handling conditions will be conditionally accepted, which means that Southwest assumes no liability for any damage sustained to the item during transport.
Please Note: Some musical instruments (e.g. double bass, cello, etc.) cannot be secured in a seat and must be transported as checked baggage. Oversize or overweight charges may apply.
If your instrument does not meet the sizing requirements for carryon items (10"x16"x24"), it will be handled as checked baggage provided you do not wish to purchase a seat for the instrument.
In the event you are traveling with a musical instrument that is larger than our sizing requirements for carryon luggage and is fragile in nature, you may purchase a seat for the instrument and carry it in the cabin under the following conditions:
The instrument must fit in the seat without blocking aircraft signage and be secured with a seatbelt.
The instrument must be placed in the first row and in a seat closer to the window than any other Customer in that row.
Reservations must be made and a ticket must be purchased at a charge no greater than the Child's Fare. Musical instruments cannot be transported in place of a free companion under any fare promotion.
Instruments that are transported in a soft-sided case or other packaging that is not strong enough to protect the instrument under normal baggage handling conditions will be conditionally accepted, which means that Southwest assumes no liability for any damage sustained to the item during transport.
Please Note: Some musical instruments (e.g. double bass, cello, etc.) cannot be secured in a seat and must be transported as checked baggage. Oversize or overweight charges may apply.
Dec 14, 2014, 12:26 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Too funny. I just double checked with my friend, and he's never checked his cello. He usually flies United, but has taken Southwest several times with the cello in it's hard case strapped into the bulkhead window seat/floor area. YMMV.
Dec 14, 2014, 4:02 pm
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Dec 14, 2014, 5:00 pm
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Does a full size cello fit in the overhead bin?
Get the southwest cc and business so you can get companion pass... I assume you can name a cello as your companion.
Dec 14, 2014, 6:51 pm
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Reservations must be made and a ticket must be purchased at a charge no greater than the Child's Fare. Musical instruments cannot be transported in place of a free companion under any fare promotion.
Dec 15, 2014, 5:45 am
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The convention is 'Cello [your last name]'
However, as other people have stated, this does not work with the Companion Pass on paper. If you showed up to the gate with a cello, and a Companion Pass ticket, it probably be up to the GA to give your cello a seat or force you to check it.
However, as other people have stated, this does not work with the Companion Pass on paper. If you showed up to the gate with a cello, and a Companion Pass ticket, it probably be up to the GA to give your cello a seat or force you to check it.