Policy | View Ita Airways’s Instruments policy |
Carry-on | All musical instruments the sum of whose dimensions (height, width, length) does not exceed 115 cm and whose length does not exceed 115 cm, and with a maximum weight of 8 kg, can be carried free of charge on board, in a special hard case, instead of hand luggage. |
Cabin seat | Instruments, such as cellos, which do not exceed the following dimensions: 52×40×135 cm (width, depth, height) and weight of 55 kg, must be carried on board by paying for a seat in the cabin (this service is not available for passengers travelling with a Light Fare). The booking must be made at least 48 hours before the day of departure. Cellos can be carried on board by paying for a seat in the cabin. The booking must be made at least 48 hours before the day of departure. In such cases, the instrument must be transported inside a hard case that does not weigh more than 32 kg (including the case) and does not exceed the following dimensions:
These measurements include the base support (if it cannot be removed). The cello should be transported in an upright position and placed in a seat near the window and next to the passenger. You must go to the check-in desk with your cello at least 60-minutes before the check-in time limit. Tickets for cellos can only be bought by contacting the call centre. The fare for a single cello is the same as the fare for an adult ticket in Economy Class. This service is not available for passengers travelling with a Light fare ticket. For more information, please contact Baggage Assistance. |
Checked | Musical instruments measuring less than 115 cm in length and weighing less than 8‑kg are classed as normal hand baggage. Instruments exceeding this size and weight must instead be transported as checked baggage. If you choose to or need to transport instruments in the hold, you must inform the Customer Center 48 hours before departure. The transportation of instruments in the hold is subject to the normal excess baggage fees. |
Last update | 01-Sep-2023 |
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