Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space |
Chapter II - Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Aviation Proceedings) |
SubChapter A - Economic Regulations |
Part 251 - Carriage of Musical Instruments |
§ 251.3 - Small musical instruments as carry-on baggage.
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§ 251.3 Small musical instruments as carry-on baggage.
Each covered carrier shall permit a passenger to carry a violin, guitar, or other small musical instrument in the aircraft cabin, without charging the passenger a fee in addition to any standard fee that carrier may require for comparable carry-on baggage, if:
(a) The instrument can be stowed safely in a suitable baggage compartment in the aircraft cabin or under a passenger seat, in accordance with the requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage or cargo established by the FAA; and
(b) There is space for such stowage at the time the passenger boards the aircraft.