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Musicians criticise easyJet's changed policy on instruments | News


2021-01-26T10:42:00+00:00
Violins and violas among those to be barred as hand luggage from 10 February onwards
The German Orchestral Association (DOV) has criticised easyJet’s planned changes to its policy on musical instruments. Until now, the low-cost airline was regarded as one of the most musician-friendly carriers, allowing musicians to bring their instruments on board as hand luggage.
As of 10 February, easyJet plans to change its rules to prevent luggage larger than 56 x 45 x 25 cm from being taken into the cabin. ’This means that violins, violas and guitars will be excluded from hand luggage in the future, unless the musician buys an extra seat for the instrument,’ said DOV managing firector Gerald Mertens. ’This will double the travel costs.’ Currently, the maximum dimensions of hand luggage are 120 x 30 x 38 cm.  ....

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