Cello · British Airways vs. easyJet
British Airways vs. easyJet for Cello
For a cello, British Airways is the better choice because British Airways allows the cello in the cabin while easyJet does not and British Airways offers an extra seat (EXST) while easyJet does not. Cost: British Airways Extra Seat: regulärer Sitzplatzpreis (streckenabhängig) vs. easyJet Ab ca. 30–48 GBP je Strecke fuer Aufgabegepaeck, Sondergepaeckzuschlag moeglich.
Last verified: British Airways 2026-07-10 · easyJet 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| British Airways | easyJet | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | No |
| Extra seat | Yes | No |
| Seat type | EXST | N/A |
| Booking channel | Online über 'Manage My Booking' oder telefonisch über BA-Kundenservice | Nicht standardmaessig buchbar, ggf. Aufgabegepaeck ueber 'Gepaeck hinzufuegen' |
| Max. dimensions | max. 56x45x25 cm (Handgepäck); Sitzplatz-Maße bei Extra Seat | Aufgabegepaeck max. 275 cm linear (L+B+H), max. 32 kg |
| Approx. cost | Extra Seat: regulärer Sitzplatzpreis (streckenabhängig) | Ab ca. 30–48 GBP je Strecke fuer Aufgabegepaeck, Sondergepaeckzuschlag moeglich |
| Restrictions | Extra Seat kann online über Manage My Booking oder telefonisch gebucht werden. Hartschalenkoffer empfohlen. Max. 75 kg auf dem Sitz. | easyJet bietet keine Extra-Seat-Buchung fuer Instrumente an. Cellos muessen aufgegeben werden oder koennen abgelehnt werden. |
The Rules in Detail
British Airways (BA)
Cellos can travel in the cabin on an extra seat with British Airways — bookable online via Manage My Booking or by phone.
Full policy: Cello on British AirwayseasyJet (U2)
easyJet does not allow cellos in the cabin and does not offer an Extra Seat option for instruments. A cello must be transported as checked special baggage, though acceptance is not guaranteed and depends on availability.
Full policy: Cello on easyJetFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a cello travel in the cabin on British Airways?
- Cellos can travel in the cabin on an extra seat with British Airways — bookable online via Manage My Booking or by phone.
- Can a cello travel in the cabin on easyJet?
- easyJet does not allow cellos in the cabin and does not offer an Extra Seat option for instruments. A cello must be transported as checked special baggage, though acceptance is not guaranteed and depends on availability.
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