Bass as hand luggage on long haul flights

[rhythmbug]

Apologies if this has been covered before, I'm looking for any advice or recent experiences of those who have attempted to take their bass as carry on luggage in a gig bag.

I'm flying from Brisbane to London via Nadi and LA with Fiji Airways and then Air NZ.

I've seen guys with guitars on flights before but not basses, just concerned about the extra length. Worst case I could unbolt the neck and fold down the gig bag? Curious to know how check in staff will react.

Cheers

mike

Edited January 9, 2014 by rhythmbug

[Roland Rock]

There should be plenty of useful info here:

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/41208-flying-with-instruments-my-guide/

[rhythmbug]

Thanks that was perfect!