Drums · British Airways vs. easyJet
British Airways vs. easyJet for Drums
Both airlines treat the drums comparably — British Airways: no cabin, no extra seat; easyJet: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (British Airways: £150–500+ (abhängig von Anzahl und Größe); easyJet: Aufgabegepaeckgebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 30–65 GBP je Stueck und Strecke)) 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 (Übergröße), Voranmeldung empfohlen | Online (Aufgabegepaeck fuer jedes Teil einzeln) |
| Max. dimensions | Mehrere Gepäckstücke, jeweils max. 158 cm linear | 275 cm Linearmass pro Stueck, max. 32 kg pro Stueck |
| Approx. cost | £150–500+ (abhängig von Anzahl und Größe) | Aufgabegepaeckgebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 30–65 GBP je Stueck und Strecke) |
| Restrictions | Mehrere Gepäckstücke, jeweils einzeln berechnet. Voranmeldung empfohlen. | Jedes Teil einzeln aufgeben, max. 3 Aufgabegepaeckstuecke pro Passagier bei easyJet |
The Rules in Detail
British Airways (BA)
Drum kits must be transported as checked special baggage in multiple pieces on British Airways.
Full policy: Drums on British AirwayseasyJet (U2)
Drum parts must be checked individually as hold baggage on easyJet. Each piece must not exceed 275 cm linear measurement and 32 kg. Note the limit of max. 3 checked bags per passenger.
Full policy: Drums on easyJetFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a drums travel in the cabin on British Airways?
- Drum kits must be transported as checked special baggage in multiple pieces on British Airways.
- Can a drums travel in the cabin on easyJet?
- Drum parts must be checked individually as hold baggage on easyJet. Each piece must not exceed 275 cm linear measurement and 32 kg. Note the limit of max. 3 checked bags per passenger.
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