Musical Instruments
Pacific Coastal Airlines will accept musical instruments as either checked baggage or as part of a passenger carry-on allowance. The size and weight of the musical instrument and type of carrying case will determine whether the item will be transported as carry-on or checked baggage.
Musical Instruments as Carry-On
Small musical instruments are considered part of carry-on baggage allowance as long as they meet the carry-on dimension regulations and piece allowance. All carry-on musical instruments must be stowed in the overhead bin, under the seat, or in other approved locations. This is left to the discretion of the cabin crew and customer service agent upon checking the flight and baggage loads. Musical instruments in a soft-sided case cannot be placed on the valet cart.
Musical Instruments as Checked Baggage
Musical instruments that exceed our carry-on baggage allowance must be checked in. They must be properly packed in a hard-sided case, or a Conditional Acceptance form must be completed and signed. Applicable checked baggage fees apply. If instruments exceed the maximum checked baggage dimensions, the oversize fee will be waived. Overweight fees will apply if the item exceeds 50 lbs.
Travelling with a guitar?
Guitars must travel as checked baggage. They should be packed in a hard-sided case. If your guitar is not in a hard-sided case, a Conditional Acceptance form must be completed and signed before transportation with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
| Soft-Sided Case | Hard-Sided Case | |||
| In Cabin Carry-On | Maximum Dimensions | 14” X 15.5” X 12” | Maximum Dimensions | 14” X 15.5” X 12” |
| Maximum Weight | 22lbs | Maximum Weight | 22lbs | |
| Fee | $0.00 | Fee | $0.00 | |
| Valet | Not Permitted
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Maximum Dimensions | 9″ x 15.5″ x 21.5″ | |
| Maximum Weight | 22lbs | |||
| Fee | $0.00 | |||
| Checked Baggage | Conditional Acceptance
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Maximum Dimensions | 86” Length | |
| Maximum Weight | 50lbs | |||
| Fee | Applicable checked baggage fees | |||