Double Bass · British Airways vs. easyJet
British Airways vs. easyJet for Double Bass
Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — British Airways: no cabin, no extra seat; easyJet: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (British Airways: £100–250 (streckenabhängig, Übergröße-Gebühr); easyJet: Nicht anwendbar) and route.
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 | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Aufgegebenes Sondergepäck, Voranmeldung empfohlen | Generell nicht akzeptiert |
| Max. dimensions | max. 190 cm Länge; max. 300 cm linear (L+B+H) | Ueberschreitet easyJet-Gepaeckgrenzen |
| Approx. cost | £100–250 (streckenabhängig, Übergröße-Gebühr) | Nicht anwendbar |
| Restrictions | Muss als aufgegebenes Übergröße-Gepäck transportiert werden. Flight Case Pflicht. Voranmeldung empfohlen. | easyJet akzeptiert in der Regel keine Kontrabaesse. Das Instrument ueberschreitet saemtliche Gepaeckgrenzen. |
The Rules in Detail
British Airways (BA)
The double bass must be transported as checked oversized baggage on British Airways — advance registration is recommended.
Full policy: Double Bass on British AirwayseasyJet (U2)
easyJet generally does not accept double basses. The instrument exceeds both carry-on and checked baggage limits. No Extra Seat option is available.
Full policy: Double Bass on easyJetFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on British Airways?
- The double bass must be transported as checked oversized baggage on British Airways — advance registration is recommended.
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on easyJet?
- easyJet generally does not accept double basses. The instrument exceeds both carry-on and checked baggage limits. No Extra Seat option is available.
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