Musical instruments not exceeding 39in / 100cm in length can be checked in instead of a bag in line with the applicable checked bag allowance.
Any checked baggage charges, such as the $50 second baggage fee for travel between Europe / India and the U.S., will apply
If you are checking in a musical instrument in addition to two bags, the relevant excess baggage fee will apply
Musical instruments over 39in / 100cm in length are considered as oversize, and are subject to the applicable oversize baggage fee
All musical instruments must be packed in a hard-sided case
All strings on string instruments must be loosened
American Airlines is NOT responsible for damage to checked musical instruments and has limited liability for loss
Double basses are only accepted in the First Class cabin as carry-on
An additional First Class seat must be purchased at the applicable fare and a window bulkhead seat must be available, with the owner in the adjoining seat. This is not possible on certain types of aircraft. Contact American Airlines Reservations for more details
Alternatively, double basses can be checked in in line with the applicable baggage allowance. Any excess / overweight / oversize charges will apply
Small musical instruments whose total dimensions do not exceed 45in / 114cm (length + width + height), may be carried onboard the aircraft, as the only item of your carry-on bag allowance
Length shall not exceed 22in / 56cm, width shall not exceed 14in / 35cm and height shall not exceed 9in / 23cm
Exception: guitars over 45in / 114cm can be carried onboard as your only carry-on item if there is room available to safely stow it in an overhead bin or approved stowage location in the cabin. Please ask at the check-in desk on the day of departure
All musical instruments must be carried in a hard-sided case
For instruments over 45in / 114cm, an additional seat must be purchased. A window bulkhead seat must be available, with the owner in the adjoining seat. This is not possible on all types of aircraft. Contact American Airlines Reservations for more details
American Airlines is NOT responsible for damage to carry-on musical instruments and has limited liability for loss
To carry on a cello, an additional seat must be purchased at the applicable fare. A window bulkhead seat must be available, with the owner in the adjoining seat. This is not possible on all types of aircraft. Additionally, a First Class seat must be purchased on some types of aircraft. Contact American Airlines Reservations for more details
The cello must be properly strapped by use of the seatbelt
Any excess / overweight / oversize charges will apply to checked cellos
