Good news from the DOT just before audition season begins!

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today issued a final rule to implement section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which requires that U.S. airlines accept musical instruments as carry-on or checked baggage on commercial passenger flights, provided that certain conditions are met.

http://www.dot.gov/briefing-room/us-department-transportation-issues-final-rule-regarding-air-travel-musical

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