Can I carry a saxophone on a plane?

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Talking about carrying saxophones on planes as carry on. I have now taken a soprano, tenor, and alto all on a plane.
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[@Chantmagick]

Thanks for covering this. I've traveled with a guitar and have run into problems / hassles. Always good to learn about another musician's life!

[@SaxStation]

I heard an interesting story about comparing bringing a bari sax with a contrabass clarinet on board. Short version is that one got on and the other didn't.

[@andrewc662]

Upgrading to early boarding helps a lot. Also, using a backpack style case makes you a lot less noticeable. Never had any problems taking my tenor as a carry on.

[@SaxStation]

Thanks Andrew. The tenor and alto cases I have both can be worn on your back. Tenor case with a strap and one alto case I have is a like a backpack. Not the soprano, but I figure that one's mostly okay.

[@RVersity]

Thanks for sharing your experience Neal! Great tips for How To Carry your Sax on a Plane.

[@SaxStation]

Thanks for checking it out Brandi!

[@angienavarro8233]

Your passion for music shows in the way you play. Never been to Guadalajara.

[@SaxStation]

Thanks Angie!

[@DalDhaliwalOfficial]

Great video and useful tips for other Sax Players. Very different video from what I’ve watched before. I like it! 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@SaxStation]

Thanks Dal.

[@liammunholand1609]

This was helpful for me. I am about to leave for a summer camp in Kenya and it is my first time flying internationally. I haven't figured out how I'm going to store my alto, but I'm trying to brainstorm some ideas that allow me to also use the case/bag for other air travel necessities like phone, passport, wallet, etc. without being too heavy or inconvenient. I will be flying Luthansa and they prefer hardshell over soft cases for instruments being carried on.

[@SaxStation]

Thanks for sharing Liam. Should be easier to travel with an alto compared to a tenor. Check the policies of the airline.

[@liammunholand1609]

Alright :D