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SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines for Saxophone

Both airlines treat the saxophone comparably — SWISS: cabin allowed, no extra seat; Austrian Airlines: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (SWISS: Keine Zusatzkosten fuer Kabinengepaeck; Austrian Airlines: Keine Zusatzkosten fuer Kabinengepaeck) 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	No	No
Seat type	N/A	N/A
Booking channel	Standardbuchung, Saxophon als Handgepaeck oder anstelle des Handgepaecks mitnehmen	Standardbuchung, Saxophon als Handgepaeck mitnehmen
Max. dimensions	Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Altsaxophon-Koffer (ca. 50x35x18 cm) passt. Tenorsaxophon nur knapp.	Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Altsaxophon-Koffer (ca. 50x35x18 cm) passt.
Approx. cost	Keine Zusatzkosten fuer Kabinengepaeck	Keine Zusatzkosten fuer Kabinengepaeck
Restrictions	Alto- und Sopransaxophon passen in die Kabine. Tenorsaxophon: abhaengig vom Koffer. Baritonsaxophon muss aufgegeben werden.	Alto- und Sopransaxophon passen in die Kabine. Tenorsaxophon grenzwertig. Baritonsaxophon muss aufgegeben werden.

The Rules in Detail

SWISS (LX)

SWISS accepts alto and soprano saxophones as cabin baggage — tenor saxophones depend on case size, and baritone saxophones must be checked.

Full policy: Saxophone on SWISS

Austrian Airlines (OS)

Austrian Airlines accepts alto and soprano saxophones as cabin baggage — larger saxophones must be checked.

Full policy: Saxophone on Austrian Airlines

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a saxophone travel in the cabin on SWISS?: SWISS accepts alto and soprano saxophones as cabin baggage — tenor saxophones depend on case size, and baritone saxophones must be checked.
Can a saxophone travel in the cabin on Austrian Airlines?: Austrian Airlines accepts alto and soprano saxophones as cabin baggage — larger saxophones must be checked.

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