Double Bass · Lufthansa vs. SWISS
Lufthansa vs. SWISS for Double Bass
Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — Lufthansa: no cabin, no extra seat; SWISS: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Sondergepaeckgebuehr (ca. 100–200 EUR je Strecke, streckenabhaengig); SWISS: Sondergepaeck-Gebuehr je nach Strecke, ca. 150-350 CHF pro Strecke) and route.
Last verified: Lufthansa 2026-07-10 · SWISS 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Lufthansa | SWISS | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Service Center (telefonisch) oder am Flughafen | Als Sondergepaeck vorab beim SWISS Contact Center anmelden (Tel. +41 848 700 700) |
| Max. dimensions | 200 x 75 x 60 cm | Aufgabegepaeck: max. 300 cm (L+B+H) als Sondergepaeck. Kontrabass ueberschreitet Standard-Masse. |
| Approx. cost | Sondergepaeckgebuehr (ca. 100–200 EUR je Strecke, streckenabhaengig) | Sondergepaeck-Gebuehr je nach Strecke, ca. 150-350 CHF pro Strecke |
| Restrictions | Muss in stabilem Flightcase transportiert werden, max. 32 kg pro Stueck | Zu gross fuer Kabine und Extra-Sitz. Muss als Sondergepaeck/Uebergroesse aufgegeben werden. Voranmeldung zwingend erforderlich. |
The Rules in Detail
Lufthansa (LH)
The double bass is too large for the cabin and must be checked as special baggage. Maximum dimensions are 200x75x60 cm. A sturdy flight case is mandatory.
Full policy: Double Bass on LufthansaSWISS (LX)
SWISS transports double basses as pre-registered special baggage in the baggage hold — advance registration with the Contact Center is mandatory.
Full policy: Double Bass on SWISSFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Lufthansa?
- The double bass is too large for the cabin and must be checked as special baggage. Maximum dimensions are 200x75x60 cm. A sturdy flight case is mandatory.
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on SWISS?
- SWISS transports double basses as pre-registered special baggage in the baggage hold — advance registration with the Contact Center is mandatory.
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