[A6] A6 to Holland

[Michael E. Caloroso]

Chris Pickett wrote:
> Dave Fulton wrote:
> 
>> Anyone taken the A6 to Europe as checked luggage?
>> Will it make it?
>> Insurance?
>> Size?
>> Anvil case to big?
>>
>> Help!
>>
> 
> Phone your airline and check for size and weight limitations.  I don't 
> think size is a problem.  As for weight ... typically it's 32kg, or 70 
> lbs, per piece.  You pay hefty overweight charges with most airlines. My 
> A6 in Gator case is about 70 lbs.  Also, airlines don't usually offer 
> insurance on electronics, I think.  As for whether or not it'll make it 
> ... I'd rather have my A6 on an aeroplane than in the back of a truck.

I would not trust my A6 in anything less than an ATA flight case as 
checked baggage.  There's a REASON it's called a *FLIGHT* case.

You MIGHT be able to bring the A6 in the Gator case as carry-on but

1) depends on the airline (call ahead)
2) has to be stowed in the closet (*IF* there is room)
3) inspection will REALLY hold you up
4) they can refuse large carry-on at the last minute
5) lock the case so it cannot be opened by anybody but you

An Anvil case with A6 inside is definitely overweight on a passenger 
plane.  However look into transporting on a separate FREIGHT plane, like 
FedEx.  And get your phone # stencilled on the case if it winds up in 
the wrong location.

MC