Double Bass · SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines
SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines for Double Bass
Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — SWISS: no cabin, no extra seat; Austrian Airlines: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (SWISS: Sondergepaeck-Gebuehr je nach Strecke, ca. 150-350 CHF pro Strecke; Austrian Airlines: Sondergepaeck-Gebuehr je nach Strecke, ca. 150-300 EUR pro 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 | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Als Sondergepaeck vorab beim SWISS Contact Center anmelden (Tel. +41 848 700 700) | Als Sondergepaeck vorab beim Austrian Service Team anmelden (Tel. +43 5 1766 1000) |
| Max. dimensions | Aufgabegepaeck: max. 300 cm (L+B+H) als Sondergepaeck. Kontrabass ueberschreitet Standard-Masse. | Sondergepaeck: max. 300 cm (L+B+H). Kontrabass ueberschreitet Standard-Aufgabegepaeck-Masse. |
| Approx. cost | Sondergepaeck-Gebuehr je nach Strecke, ca. 150-350 CHF pro Strecke | Sondergepaeck-Gebuehr je nach Strecke, ca. 150-300 EUR pro Strecke |
| Restrictions | Zu gross fuer Kabine und Extra-Sitz. Muss als Sondergepaeck/Uebergroesse aufgegeben werden. Voranmeldung zwingend erforderlich. | Zu gross fuer Kabine und Extra-Sitz. Muss als Sondergepaeck im Frachtraum transportiert werden. Voranmeldung zwingend. |
The Rules in Detail
SWISS (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 SWISSAustrian Airlines (OS)
Austrian Airlines transports double basses as pre-registered special baggage in the cargo hold — advance phone registration with the Service Team is mandatory.
Full policy: Double Bass on Austrian AirlinesFrequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Austrian Airlines?
- Austrian Airlines transports double basses as pre-registered special baggage in the cargo hold — advance phone registration with the Service Team is mandatory.
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