Cello · SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines
SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines for Cello
Both airlines treat the cello comparably — SWISS: cabin allowed, extra seat available; Austrian Airlines: cabin allowed, extra seat available. The deciding factors are cost (SWISS: Extra-Sitz ca. 50-100% des regulaeren Ticketpreises je Strecke (tarifabhaengig); Austrian Airlines: Extra-Sitz ca. 50-100% des regulaeren Ticketpreises je Strecke) and route.
Last verified: SWISS 2026-07-10 · Austrian Airlines 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| SWISS | Austrian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat type | EXST | EXST |
| Booking channel | Ueber das SWISS Contact Center buchen (Tel. +41 848 700 700). EXST kann nicht online gebucht werden. | Ueber das Austrian Airlines Service Team buchen (Tel. +43 5 1766 1000). EXST nicht online buchbar. |
| Max. dimensions | Kabine (Extra-Sitz): max. 80x40x120 cm, max. 75 kg inkl. Sitz. Muss angeschnallt werden koennen. | Kabine (Extra-Sitz): max. 80x40x120 cm. Muss angeschnallt werden koennen. |
| Approx. cost | Extra-Sitz ca. 50-100% des regulaeren Ticketpreises je Strecke (tarifabhaengig) | Extra-Sitz ca. 50-100% des regulaeren Ticketpreises je Strecke |
| Restrictions | EXST muss telefonisch gebucht werden. Cello muss angeschnallt werden koennen. Fenstersitz nicht moeglich (Notausgang). Nur Economy Class. | EXST muss telefonisch gebucht werden. Cello muss auf dem Sitz anschnallbar sein. Nur Economy Class. Kein Fenstersitz an Notausgangsreihen. |
The Rules in Detail
SWISS (LX)
SWISS allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the SWISS Contact Center.
Full policy: Cello on SWISSAustrian Airlines (OS)
Austrian Airlines allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the Service Team.
Full policy: Cello on Austrian AirlinesFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a cello travel in the cabin on SWISS?
- SWISS allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the SWISS Contact Center.
- Can a cello travel in the cabin on Austrian Airlines?
- Austrian Airlines allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the Service Team.
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