Southwest

Airlines

Carry-On Dimensions: 10 x 16 x 24 inches Personal Item Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5 x 18.5 inches

If your musical instrument (including case or covering) exceeds carry-on restrictions, it CAN be carried onboard.

The instrument must fit in an overhead bin or under a seat onboard the aircraft.

Space in overheard compartment is NOT guaranteed. Seats may be bought for larger instruments that do not fit in the overhead compartment at a price “no greater than the Child’s Fare.”

Southwest assumes no liability for any damage sustained to the item during transport.

American

Airlines

Carry-On Dimensions: 9 x 14 x 22 inches
Personal Item Dimensions: 8 x 14 x 18 inches

You can travel with small musical instruments as your carry-on item on a first come, first serve basis as long as it fits in the overhead bin or fits under the seat in front of you.

Seats may be bought for larger instruments that do not fit in the overhead compartment at an “applicable adult fare.”

American Airlines will only be liable for damages to musical instruments if your instrument is in a hard-sided case and the outside of the case is visibly damaged.

Delta

Carry-On Dimensions: 9 x 14 x 22 inches
Personal Item Dimensions: Personal items must be able to fit securely under the seat in front of the passenger.

Guitars and other smaller musical instruments, such as violins, will be accepted as your free carry-on baggage item on Delta and Delta Connection® carrier’s flights. These items must easily fit in the overhead bin or other approved storage location in the cabin.

Based on available space at the time of boarding, space is NOT guaranteed.

Musical instruments may be gate claimed at the discretion of the passenger and as a result of limited overhead space.

No information on liability, but assume they don’t take responsibility.

United

Airlines

Carry-On Dimensions: 9 x 14 x 22 inches
Personal Item Dimensions: 9 x 10 x 17 inches

You may carry a violin, guitar or other small musical instrument on board as part of your carry-on baggage allowance as long as the instrument is placed in a hard case and there is space in the overhead bins or under the seat in front of you when you board the aircraft.

If you are traveling on a Basic Economy ticket, your personal item will be the only item you can bring on board.

No direct information on carry-on liability, but assume they don’t take responsibility.

JetBlue

Carry-On Dimensions: 9 x 14 x 22 inches
Personal Item Dimensions: 8 x 13 x 17 inches

A musical instrument is allowed in place of one carry-on item, provided it can be stowed properly under the seat or in an overhead bin.

The standard carry-on baggage size limitations do NOT apply to musical instruments.

JetBlue is NOT required to give musical instruments priority over other carry-on baggage.

JetBlue is NOT responsible for damage to baggage carried in the cabin or as checked baggage if it’s not packed properly.

Spirit

Airlines

Carry-On Dimensions: 10 x 18 x 22 inches
Personal Item Dimensions: 8 x 14 x 18 inches

Baggage Fees apply to ALL carry-on items (size and weight charges may apply).

Musical instruments are permitted as carry-on baggage as long as they fit within Spirit Airlines carry-on dimensions.

If the instrument exceeds the size restrictions for carry-on baggage and/or the customer believes that the instrument is too fragile to be handled as checked baggage, the customer must purchase an extra seat for the instrument at applicable fare.