The dimensions for the on-boad-case are regulated internationally. They are 22 x 16 x 8 inches or 55 x 40 x 20 cms. If the flat case fits into this more or less (bit thicker but also shorter e.g.), nobody might expect any< problem. Non cut bell cases , well, it depends on the tolerance of the check-in personal. If they make trouble, insist, that the instrument is necessary professional equipment & be extremely sensitive for damage, so they check it separately, tag it, board it by yourself but check it with the flight attendance so to place it into their special storage. Ask for "delivery at the gate". It worked all times even the flight was full. The horn will be safe & you avoid the hassle placing it over head or between the seats. ============================================================ ==================================================
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 8:50 AM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] Airline-Compliant Case-Holton Millenium Merker >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [Hornlist] Gig Bag >quick recommendations for a gig bag to take on an airplane? >Holton cut bell case Hi Kim- When I bought my (Holton)Millennium Merker in 2000, it came with a square hard case that had been especially measured & designed to fit into one of those airplane 'measuring devices' (or whatever) that all airports have these days. fyi: the horn has a cut bell. The inside of the case is shaped in such a manner that the horn rests in what I would call a 'cater-corner' configuration-the bell on one side, the horn and mouthpiece on the other; and it is an extremely durable piece of work. I have not been on a plane for a very long time, and when I was on a plane, the horn did not go along-therefore I am unable to provide you with a subjective opinion. I can only trust the word of the case designer-one Peter Piorkowski (did I get that name right?)-that this case will fit on the overhead inside the plane. Peter may or may not be on this list, or perhaps on David's horn list- but at the time I bought the horn, he was still checking with hornists to see how they liked his new case design. I hope this will be of some help to you. best wishes Rachel Harvey ________________________________________ Disclaimer: The material in this mail is based upon a combination of real experiences, acquired knowledge, and personal opinion. Disputes may be entertained by sending private mail to the address listed above. _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hans%40pizka. de _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
