Policy | View American Airlines’s Instruments policy |
Carry-on | You can travel with small musical instruments as your carry-on item on a first-come, first-serve basis as long as it: – Fits in the overhead bin; or – Fits under the seat in front of you. |
Cabin seat | If your instrument doesn’t fit in the carry-on bag space, you can choose to buy an additional seat which: – Costs the applicable adult fare plus any applicable taxes or carrier-imposed fees – Is a bulkhead (divider) window seat (not in an Emergency Exit row) – Is directly next to yours. If you choose to buy an additional seat for your instrument, please note that seat bags must not weigh more than 165 lbs /75 kg and must meet seat size restrictions based on airplane type. |
Checked | Your musical instrument can also be checked. The maximum size for checked instruments is 150 in /381 cm, and the maximum weight is 165 lbs /75 kg. Anything larger or heavier would need to be shipped via Cargo. |
Last update | 13-Mar-2023 |
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