Air Canada: New Policy for Musicians and Their Instruments

College Majors Music Major
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Well, it is a definite step in the right direction:

"Purchasing a Seat for your Musical Instrument

If you wish to purchase a seat for your musical instrument, you will receive a 50% discount on any published fare (including the lowest available fare)* to accommodate the instrument in the same cabin you are travelling in."

http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/music_inst.html

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And, along with the above policy, those carrying an instrument on-board with them get to pre-board. This will allow them to find a spot to safely store their instrument. It is a happy day. I am always worried that DS won’t find a spot in the overhead bin for his violin when he travels and someone will make him check it. Now to find an Air Canada flight for him at Xmas…