Knowledge
Knowledge for Travelling Musicians
Background articles on the topics that keep coming up when travelling with an instrument. Airline policies, booking methods, insurance, customs — concise and current.
Articles
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Extra Seat Booking for Instruments
CBBG, EXST, Extra Seat — what the terms mean and how booking works at every airline.
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CITES & Wildlife Protection for Musicians
Ivory, rosewood, tortoiseshell — which materials are affected and which documents you need.
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Instrument Insurance for Travel
What travel insurance doesn't cover, specialist instrument insurers, and what to do in case of damage.
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Customs & Import Regulations
ATA Carnet, temporary import, vintage instruments — what applies when crossing borders with an instrument.
Instrument Guides
Hands-on guides for individual instruments — with airline comparison, packing lists, and FAQ.
Guide
Cello
Your cello flies next to you — if you know how.
Guide
Guitar
Guitar and airplane — easier than you think, once you know the rules.
Guide
DJ Equipment
Controller, mixer, headphones — how to get your setup there safely.
Guide
Violin & Viola
Your violin belongs in the cabin — not in the cargo hold.
Guide
Double Bass
The honest answer: A double bass does not fit on an airplane. But there are solutions.
Guide
Saxophone & Wind Instruments
Soprano sax in the cabin, baritone sax in the next seat — flying with wind instruments is doable once you know the details.
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Keyboard & Synthesizer
Stage piano, synth, or controller — how to get your keyboard there safely.
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Drums & Percussion
Drumsticks in carry-on, backline booked at the venue, cymbals packed safely — how drummers and percussionists travel stress-free.
Guide
Harp, Tuba & Special Formats
When your instrument fits no standard category, you need a plan.
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