Double Bass · Eurowings vs. easyJet

Eurowings vs. easyJet for Double Bass

Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — Eurowings: no cabin, no extra seat; easyJet: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Eurowings: Sondergepaeckgebuehr (ca. 80–150 EUR je Strecke, streckenabhaengig); easyJet: Nicht anwendbar) and route.

Last verified: Eurowings 2026-07-12 · easyJet 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.

Head-to-Head

Eurowings easyJet
Cabin No No
Extra seat No No
Seat type N/A N/A
Booking channel Service Center (telefonisch unter +49 221 599 882 30), mindestens 72 Stunden vor Abflug Generell nicht akzeptiert
Max. dimensions 200 x 75 x 65 cm, max. 32 kg Ueberschreitet easyJet-Gepaeckgrenzen
Approx. cost Sondergepaeckgebuehr (ca. 80–150 EUR je Strecke, streckenabhaengig) Nicht anwendbar
Restrictions Nur im Flightcase akzeptiert. Transport nur auf Fluegen mit ausreichend grossem Laderaum — nicht alle A319/A320-Konfigurationen geeignet. easyJet akzeptiert in der Regel keine Kontrabaesse. Das Instrument ueberschreitet saemtliche Gepaeckgrenzen.

The Rules in Detail

Eurowings (EW)

The double bass is too large for the cabin and must be checked as special baggage. Eurowings requires pre-registration at least 72 hours before departure. Cargo hold space may be limited depending on aircraft type.

Full policy: Double Bass on Eurowings

easyJet (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 easyJet

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Eurowings?
The double bass is too large for the cabin and must be checked as special baggage. Eurowings requires pre-registration at least 72 hours before departure. Cargo hold space may be limited depending on aircraft type.
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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