in about a week, there's 5 of us flying over to ireland (quin co. clare) for the pubsession competition (www.bestpubsession.com).
since we're taking all instruments, the question is inevitable: where does ryanair stand concerning taking our instruments on board? i now about the sheet about taking instruments on board, but does it apply for europe as well?
we're taking flute, whistle (no problems there ), fiddle, bodhran, guitar and cister (which might be the problem).
does anybody have god/bad experience with ryanair at brussels south or shannon airport?
Interesting this should be posted now - I'm just back from Shannon for a visit unconnected with music. I did want to bring my guitar with me (it's a small-bodied instrument with a hard case - but not sturdy enough for going into the aircraft hold), but decided against it, as Ryanair's hand-carried baggage dimensions would have excluded it from the cabin - unless I was prepared to pay for a seat for it! Indeed, the specified dimensions would exclude a fiddle from the cabin too. However, interestingly enough, on the return flight back to Prestwick, lo & behold, a fiddler walked on and put her fiddle in the overhead locker - good luck to her - although a bit annoying, as my small guitar case is only 5 inches longer than a Hiscox fiddle case!
I personally feel Ryanair are perhaps a bit too stringent with their regulations here.
No, I didn't ask them - I perhaps, naively took their cabin luggage dimension specifications at face value, as I'm aware they are quite strict regarding these. There are actually pages on the website dealing specifically with musical instruments - and these suggest booking extra seats for this purpose - see:
It seems quite clear to me, but best of luck if you're successful in getting your instruments on without paying extra - please let me know how you get on - I, and I'm sure many others, will be very interested.
Sorry, I also meant to say I don't know if the fiddler player had any difficulty getting her fiddle into the cabin - I only observed her putting her fiddle into the overhead locker.
They will allow you to carry it to the steps of the aircraft if you ask nicely. Then the idea is to store it with the wheel chairs and it will be waiting for you at the bottom of the steps or on the gangway when you arrive at your destination. I'm very absent minded and if nobody on the ground spots me, I carry it on. They will then put it in the cabin crew’s locker. This works for me nine out of ten times.
I was coming back from oz and, chekcing in with qantas, i asked could i bring my banjo on board. They said yes, but without the strings....I know im not an expert, but I didn't think i was that bad a player!!
The nearest I can give you information about is Wizzair, which has the same policy about the luggage dimensions. I was flying from Ireland over to France with my bulky dreadnought guitar. I told the lady that I have to have it on board. She told me it's ok, provided all my other luggage goes into the hold. So I had no problem with that.
The only problem was some other time, when they detected spare strings in my guitarcase pocket. It took me quite a while to convince them I'm no terrorist. So if you can, better take the strings off before flying anywhere. Otherwise you'd have to argue.
the guitarist is thinking of getting a hard case for both instruments to put them on board with the other baggage.
maybe we'll try to keep them with us (it's only a short flight).
we'll see what happens.
I travelled Ryanair this summer (to Dublin) and had no bother taking my mandolin as handluggage even though the case exceeded Ryanairs specification by several inches. The impression I got was that the ryanair staff were well used to anxious musicians taking their precious "Babies" to Ireland on holiday and are quite willing to accomodate.
John McCartin wrote: "They will allow you to carry it to the steps of the aircraft if you ask nicely. Then the idea is to store it with the wheel chairs and it will be waiting for you at the bottom of the steps or on the gangway when you arrive at your destination. I'm very absent minded and if nobody on the ground spots me, I carry it on. They will then put it in the cabin crew’s locker. This works for me nine out of ten times."
I came back from France in July with guitarist Shane McGowan(not of the pogues)and he was made put it through,and was also made sign a disclaimer form,saying if any of their umpa lumpas damaged it,it wasn't their responsibility. Now! That's aggravating!
Reminds me of the time Mrs Ptarmigan took a trip to Dublin with her Terrier (Scottish - of course!). Anyway, she was allowed to take the dog with her on the Bus from Belfast to Dublin, but not from Dublin to Belfast!?!?
But then the bus never actually left the ground, & you can't get much of a tune out of a Cairn Terrier, so I suppose you are not really interested in my wee story, so I'll just go away an.........................
I find Ryanair to be the pickest of all the airlines travelling to Eire from London.
I only play the whistle so I'm fine (Never bring it) But my cousin plays banjo and has to put it into luggage.. NOT a happy bunny. We found the staff rude and the flight was delayed. I don't very much like travelling with them...
I got caught out the first time and left my fiddle at home because it exceeded the dimensions and just took a wee accordeon. I subsequently spoke to several people who regularly take their fiddles in the cabin and nobody had ever stopped them. That is on flights between Scotland and Ireland.
Good Luck.
but we're on a very tight budget, and come on, a flight from charleroi (B) to shannon (IRL) for only € 0.01!! we can't be picky, can we?
just looking for the best solution ...
Personally, reading through this thread, I wouldn't be inclined to take the risk without my instrument being protected in a good solid case. Perhaps Ryanair should be approached regarding this matter to try and get them relax their policy regarding musical instruments which will easily fit in the overhead lockers. Or should it be a case of let sleeping dogs lie? What do people think?
On a Ryanair flight from Lubeck (Hamburg) to Stansted a year or so ago, a fiddle player in the queue ahead of me had to put his fiddle into the hold - he tried everything to be allowed to take it on board, but they were adamant that it was company policy - the fiddle case was normal size, but apparently it was too big. So obviously some airports will enforce company rules. I've taken a concertina from Stansted to Cork with no problem except for Security, who needed convincing it was a musical instrument when they saw it on X-ray.
I know that here in the states there is a letter you can get from orchestra people that state that the instrument is part of your livelyhood so you have to be able to take it on with you. My uncle just told the people that mine were worth more than their jobs, they let us be.
In world where granny isn't allowed to take her plastic crochet hook onboard, because it might be used as a weapon, is it any wonder they're a bit nervous about strings, which are actually one of the favored weapons of the silent assassin?
Just what value such a weapon would have in a plane with a sealed flight deck and passengers willing to put up a fight is left as an exercise for the student.
This won't help with the cittern, banjo, guitar, but the length of a fiddle case is actually determined by the length of the bow.
Get one of those BAM travel cases that packs the bow in a seperate tube and if you're a short bow player, get a short bow. Of course the price of this is about the same as buying a seat for a single trip, so it's really only a solution for the frequent traveler.
My epic run-ins with flight staff and instruments have left me battle weary. I play the flute and the fiddle and on the way down to Canberra for a festival I had a Virgin Blue staff member insist that all musical instruments must go underneath. She would not be budged on the matter. So after much debate I gave them the fiddle but tucked my flute case out of sight. Damn if I let them put the flute underneath. I gave all sorts of instructions to the ground staff (threats/pleading/gnashing of teeth) to look after the fiddle or else and he was like 'look love, to you want to come out and put in the cargo yourself? I will place it in on top, ever so gently....'etc.
But the hilarious one was on the way to a festival in New Caledonia. I always get anxious when I go through the customs screening on the way out, because I have a metal briefcase with my mics/leads/flutes/whistles - I don't know if you've ever seen what this looks like through x ray, but seriously, it looks like it belongs on ALIAS or a James Bond special. So the customs guys always look suprised and then want to 'check it out' - the last bunch of customs guys thought they'd be funny - 'Aww, what's in that case love?' and I said it was a flute, to which one of them responded
"this one time, at band camp..."
After reading about the qantas guy who made the quip about the banjo and the no string joke, I'm beginning to think that the customs/ground staff are starting to try their hands at improv comedy. No wonder yer man Lord whatshisface was upset at airport security, therefore making Johnny Howard spend more money on edumacating the staff and increasing security.
Actually, here in the US we can take knitting needles and crochet hooks on board. And we don't have to remove strings either. The Bam cases are amazing, and if you can get one second hand they aren't that bad.
I just came back from Ireland yesterday and I was allowed to take my fiddle on board. I always fly with Ryanair and never had a problem with the fiddle. The only thing they asked me to do this time is to put my spare strings in my suitcase, because they were "strangling material".
I've done Ryanair Edinburgh/Dublin a few times and never had a problem with my double violin/viola case. The trick is when you show it to the check in staff, just peak the top of it above the counter, holding it as if it's really small. Then the staff at the actual plane are fine.
Usually, I have no trouble with taking my mandolin on Ryanair flights even although the length slightly exceeds the permitted regulations. However, I had a panic in Lubeck when the guy at the check in desk said "You ville have to put your banjo inside the hold!" Of course, that upset me from the start. Banjo indeed!! I explained that I had put it in the overhead locker on the way over and (after consultation) he reluctantly allowed me to take in on board.
However, he got his own back and duly charged me £20 (in Euros) for excess baggage. I could have unpacked some more clothes and put them on but it was sweltering as it was. Furthermore, he advised that I would have to go through security again if I opened my bags. So, it wasn't worth the hassle.
This "one item of hand luggage only" is a problem. A mandolin is extremely light but, if you can get it aboard, that's all you're allowed. If I'd opted to take one of my bags on board instead, I'd have saved myself a few bob.
It will be at least 40 or 50 Euros, by the time the taxes are added. I realise that this is still cheap but, even with Ryanair, you're not guaranteed the rock bottom prices all the time. It depends when you book and where you're going.
So, buying an extra seat might not always be the best option. It might be as well to fly with a more accomodating airline.
Fine & well pediho, if it's that cheap - but, as I'm sure your'e aware, if the flight's booked nearer the time of flying, it can be MUCH more expensive.
Wish me luck. I'm off to Limerick in 2 weeks with Ryanair. Bringing a friend's (other) fiddle and my accordion. Also probably a fair bit of baggage for her as she is in Limerick at the moment, about to start her Irish Music course, after having moved from London for a year.
I think the secret is to get to the airport extra early as they tend to be more lenient. I can't imagine my flight out will be anywhere near full either, which is a bonus as far as baggage is concerned.
When I am good, I am very very good. But when I am bad I am florid.
hodigo hum, pigsiddle dum. I'm bored. Who's coming to the Irish centre then? I'm in the Starbucks across the road, whiling away the time with my laptop. Come say hello.
tell you what, get on the very next bus that comes along, and keep on going until you see someone on the side of the road wearing an overlarge pineapple outfit and waving furiously. That'll be you cue to hop off the bus. But don't get off till then mind you. Hurry, now!
Yes I know there are extra charges on top of the fare. But according to Ryanair's website just now these don't exceed £14.70 per flight. That doesn't seem to be out of the question for most people if the flight really is a rock-bottom price. And hey, how about trying to argue that you shouldn't have to pay all the taxes for a musical instrument? Passenger duty is for passengers not baggage. Being placed on a seat doesnt turn a fiddle into a passenger for goodness sake... So if the taxes aren't applicable, Ryanair needn't collect them. Come on, Ryanair, what do you say?
Thanks Mike! I wonder if the location is a coincidence? I may have to leave the box behind if they make a fuss about having two instruments. Oh well time will tell. Thanks again!
Hey! I've a question about traveling with tuba by Ryanair. I am planning to reserve 2 seats. It is allowed to do so for cello, but it is not written for tuba. Does anyone have experience or helpful info? Do I only need to reserve extra seat, or I must pay any extra fee? I can read here http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/faqs.php?sect=bag&quest=seatmusical
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hello you all,
in about a week, there's 5 of us flying over to ireland (quin co. clare) for the pubsession competition (www.bestpubsession.com).
), fiddle, bodhran, guitar and cister (which might be the problem).
since we're taking all instruments, the question is inevitable: where does ryanair stand concerning taking our instruments on board? i now about the sheet about taking instruments on board, but does it apply for europe as well?
we're taking flute, whistle (no problems there
does anybody have god/bad experience with ryanair at brussels south or shannon airport?
thanks.
mm
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by MM
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Interesting this should be posted now - I'm just back from Shannon for a visit unconnected with music. I did want to bring my guitar with me (it's a small-bodied instrument with a hard case - but not sturdy enough for going into the aircraft hold), but decided against it, as Ryanair's hand-carried baggage dimensions would have excluded it from the cabin - unless I was prepared to pay for a seat for it! Indeed, the specified dimensions would exclude a fiddle from the cabin too. However, interestingly enough, on the return flight back to Prestwick, lo & behold, a fiddler walked on and put her fiddle in the overhead locker - good luck to her - although a bit annoying, as my small guitar case is only 5 inches longer than a Hiscox fiddle case!
I personally feel Ryanair are perhaps a bit too stringent with their regulations here.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Ron P
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but did you actually ASK them about the guitarcase, ron?
did they actually forbid the guitar? did the fiddler-lady have any trouble getting on board?
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by MM
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No, I didn't ask them - I perhaps, naively took their cabin luggage dimension specifications at face value, as I'm aware they are quite strict regarding these. There are actually pages on the website dealing specifically with musical instruments - and these suggest booking extra seats for this purpose - see:
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/faqs.php?sect=bag&quest=seatmusical
It seems quite clear to me, but best of luck if you're successful in getting your instruments on without paying extra - please let me know how you get on - I, and I'm sure many others, will be very interested.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Ron P
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Sorry, I also meant to say I don't know if the fiddler player had any difficulty getting her fiddle into the cabin - I only observed her putting her fiddle into the overhead locker.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Ron P
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They will allow you to carry it to the steps of the aircraft if you ask nicely. Then the idea is to store it with the wheel chairs and it will be waiting for you at the bottom of the steps or on the gangway when you arrive at your destination. I'm very absent minded and if nobody on the ground spots me, I carry it on. They will then put it in the cabin crew’s locker. This works for me nine out of ten times.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by John McCartin
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I was coming back from oz and, chekcing in with qantas, i asked could i bring my banjo on board. They said yes, but without the strings....I know im not an expert, but I didn't think i was that bad a player!!
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by copo24
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Three Cheers for Quantas! Hip Hip Hoooraay They have taste after all!
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Ptarmigan
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The nearest I can give you information about is Wizzair, which has the same policy about the luggage dimensions. I was flying from Ireland over to France with my bulky dreadnought guitar. I told the lady that I have to have it on board. She told me it's ok, provided all my other luggage goes into the hold. So I had no problem with that.
The only problem was some other time, when they detected spare strings in my guitarcase pocket. It took me quite a while to convince them I'm no terrorist. So if you can, better take the strings off before flying anywhere. Otherwise you'd have to argue.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by EastPole
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thank for your advice!
the guitarist is thinking of getting a hard case for both instruments to put them on board with the other baggage.
maybe we'll try to keep them with us (it's only a short flight).
we'll see what happens.
mm
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by MM
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thankS that is
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by MM
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I travelled Ryanair this summer (to Dublin) and had no bother taking my mandolin as handluggage even though the case exceeded Ryanairs specification by several inches. The impression I got was that the ryanair staff were well used to anxious musicians taking their precious "Babies" to Ireland on holiday and are quite willing to accomodate.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Davetnova
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I take my pipe case an it's about 2ft by 2/3 ft and weighs about 5-10 kilos
... They always let me on.
Hope that helps.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by borderpiper
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John McCartin wrote: "They will allow you to carry it to the steps of the aircraft if you ask nicely. Then the idea is to store it with the wheel chairs and it will be waiting for you at the bottom of the steps or on the gangway when you arrive at your destination. I'm very absent minded and if nobody on the ground spots me, I carry it on. They will then put it in the cabin crew’s locker. This works for me nine out of ten times."
But... what happens on the tenth time?
stv
http://cdbaby.com/Culchies
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by stv culchie
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I came back from France in July with guitarist Shane McGowan(not of the pogues)and he was made put it through,and was also made sign a disclaimer form,saying if any of their umpa lumpas damaged it,it wasn't their responsibility. Now! That's aggravating!
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by P.browne
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Reminds me of the time Mrs Ptarmigan took a trip to Dublin with her Terrier (Scottish - of course!). Anyway, she was allowed to take the dog with her on the Bus from Belfast to Dublin, but not from Dublin to Belfast!?!?
But then the bus never actually left the ground, & you can't get much of a tune out of a Cairn Terrier, so I suppose you are not really interested in my wee story, so I'll just go away an.........................
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Ptarmigan
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I find Ryanair to be the pickest of all the airlines travelling to Eire from London.
I only play the whistle so I'm fine (Never bring it) But my cousin plays banjo and has to put it into luggage.. NOT a happy bunny. We found the staff rude and the flight was delayed. I don't very much like travelling with them...
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by MissWalshy
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I got caught out the first time and left my fiddle at home because it exceeded the dimensions and just took a wee accordeon. I subsequently spoke to several people who regularly take their fiddles in the cabin and nobody had ever stopped them. That is on flights between Scotland and Ireland.
Good Luck.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Taglione
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i can understand your point, misswalshy,
but we're on a very tight budget, and come on, a flight from charleroi (B) to shannon (IRL) for only € 0.01!! we can't be picky, can we?
just looking for the best solution ...
mm
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by MM
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Personally, reading through this thread, I wouldn't be inclined to take the risk without my instrument being protected in a good solid case. Perhaps Ryanair should be approached regarding this matter to try and get them relax their policy regarding musical instruments which will easily fit in the overhead lockers. Or should it be a case of let sleeping dogs lie? What do people think?
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Ron P
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On a Ryanair flight from Lubeck (Hamburg) to Stansted a year or so ago, a fiddle player in the queue ahead of me had to put his fiddle into the hold - he tried everything to be allowed to take it on board, but they were adamant that it was company policy - the fiddle case was normal size, but apparently it was too big. So obviously some airports will enforce company rules. I've taken a concertina from Stansted to Cork with no problem except for Security, who needed convincing it was a musical instrument when they saw it on X-ray.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by Pippa
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I know that here in the states there is a letter you can get from orchestra people that state that the instrument is part of your livelyhood so you have to be able to take it on with you. My uncle just told the people that mine were worth more than their jobs, they let us be.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by musicfan
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In world where granny isn't allowed to take her plastic crochet hook onboard, because it might be used as a weapon, is it any wonder they're a bit nervous about strings, which are actually one of the favored weapons of the silent assassin?
Just what value such a weapon would have in a plane with a sealed flight deck and passengers willing to put up a fight is left as an exercise for the student.
KFG
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by KFG
P.S.
This won't help with the cittern, banjo, guitar, but the length of a fiddle case is actually determined by the length of the bow.
Get one of those BAM travel cases that packs the bow in a seperate tube and if you're a short bow player, get a short bow. Of course the price of this is about the same as buying a seat for a single trip, so it's really only a solution for the frequent traveler.
KFG
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by KFG
P.P.S.
And be greatful they haven't figure out yet that your soundpost will fall out when you remove the strings, or they'll want to confiscate that too.
Come to think of it you could break the neck off of a cheap, student fiddle and give someone a nasty bruise with it.
That's it. From now on we all fly naked after a full body cavity search. Bound hand and foot.
But don't get the idea that I'm cynical about airline "security."
KFG
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by KFG
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My epic run-ins with flight staff and instruments have left me battle weary. I play the flute and the fiddle and on the way down to Canberra for a festival I had a Virgin Blue staff member insist that all musical instruments must go underneath. She would not be budged on the matter. So after much debate I gave them the fiddle but tucked my flute case out of sight. Damn if I let them put the flute underneath. I gave all sorts of instructions to the ground staff (threats/pleading/gnashing of teeth) to look after the fiddle or else and he was like 'look love, to you want to come out and put in the cargo yourself? I will place it in on top, ever so gently....'etc.
But the hilarious one was on the way to a festival in New Caledonia. I always get anxious when I go through the customs screening on the way out, because I have a metal briefcase with my mics/leads/flutes/whistles - I don't know if you've ever seen what this looks like through x ray, but seriously, it looks like it belongs on ALIAS or a James Bond special. So the customs guys always look suprised and then want to 'check it out' - the last bunch of customs guys thought they'd be funny - 'Aww, what's in that case love?' and I said it was a flute, to which one of them responded
"this one time, at band camp..."
After reading about the qantas guy who made the quip about the banjo and the no string joke, I'm beginning to think that the customs/ground staff are starting to try their hands at improv comedy. No wonder yer man Lord whatshisface was upset at airport security, therefore making Johnny Howard spend more money on edumacating the staff and increasing security.
# Posted on September 22nd 2005 by b2jay
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Actually, here in the US we can take knitting needles and crochet hooks on board. And we don't have to remove strings either. The Bam cases are amazing, and if you can get one second hand they aren't that bad.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by musicfan
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I just came back from Ireland yesterday and I was allowed to take my fiddle on board. I always fly with Ryanair and never had a problem with the fiddle. The only thing they asked me to do this time is to put my spare strings in my suitcase, because they were "strangling material".
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by fiddlinsue
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I've done Ryanair Edinburgh/Dublin a few times and never had a problem with my double violin/viola case. The trick is when you show it to the check in staff, just peak the top of it above the counter, holding it as if it's really small. Then the staff at the actual plane are fine.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by llig leahcim
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Michael - how big is your case?
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ron P
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33 inches x 14 inches x 7 inches
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by llig leahcim
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Thanks Michael - interesting, the largest dimensions of my case are:
35 x 14 x 6 ins.
What's more, it's shaped - not a large rectangle.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ron P
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Usually, I have no trouble with taking my mandolin on Ryanair flights even although the length slightly exceeds the permitted regulations. However, I had a panic in Lubeck when the guy at the check in desk said "You ville have to put your banjo inside the hold!" Of course, that upset me from the start. Banjo indeed!! I explained that I had put it in the overhead locker on the way over and (after consultation) he reluctantly allowed me to take in on board.
However, he got his own back and duly charged me £20 (in Euros) for excess baggage. I could have unpacked some more clothes and put them on but it was sweltering as it was. Furthermore, he advised that I would have to go through security again if I opened my bags. So, it wasn't worth the hassle.
This "one item of hand luggage only" is a problem. A mandolin is extremely light but, if you can get it aboard, that's all you're allowed. If I'd opted to take one of my bags on board instead, I'd have saved myself a few bob.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Johannes J
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If the seat price is only 0.01 euros, I'd be tempted to splash out on a seat for my guitar!
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by pediho
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You know that it's not really 0.01 Euros, pediho!
It will be at least 40 or 50 Euros, by the time the taxes are added. I realise that this is still cheap but, even with Ryanair, you're not guaranteed the rock bottom prices all the time. It depends when you book and where you're going.
So, buying an extra seat might not always be the best option. It might be as well to fly with a more accomodating airline.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Johannes J
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Fine & well pediho, if it's that cheap - but, as I'm sure your'e aware, if the flight's booked nearer the time of flying, it can be MUCH more expensive.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ron P
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Wish me luck. I'm off to Limerick in 2 weeks with Ryanair. Bringing a friend's (other) fiddle and my accordion. Also probably a fair bit of baggage for her as she is in Limerick at the moment, about to start her Irish Music course, after having moved from London for a year.
I think the secret is to get to the airport extra early as they tend to be more lenient. I can't imagine my flight out will be anywhere near full either, which is a bonus as far as baggage is concerned.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Conán McDonnell
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Well, good luck Cónan!!! You'll let us know if they collar you at all?
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ron P
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Sorry Conán, got the fada in the wrong place.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ron P
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Will do, Ron Ron Ron, will do Ron Ron.
Sorry I'm in a silly Friday mood. On another note, does anyone know if they have left luggage lockers in Stansted, just in case?
Cheers
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Conán McDonnell
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Why, do you think you might not have the right luggage?
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Q
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Hppf pmr W.
Damn!
That serves me right for being a smart-ass and trying to not look at the keyboard. I mean't to say "Good one Q".
Yes Conán, I'm in a silly Friday mood too!
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ron P
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Matt you get worse by the minute!
Heading home shortly but I shall return.
Ron, it's contagious, thank God.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Conán McDonnell
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When I am good, I am very very good. But when I am bad I am florid.
hodigo hum, pigsiddle dum. I'm bored. Who's coming to the Irish centre then? I'm in the Starbucks across the road, whiling away the time with my laptop. Come say hello.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Q
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Great idea Q! I'm in Kinlochbervie - what Bus do I get?
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ptarmigan
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tell you what, get on the very next bus that comes along, and keep on going until you see someone on the side of the road wearing an overlarge pineapple outfit and waving furiously. That'll be you cue to hop off the bus. But don't get off till then mind you. Hurry, now!
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Q
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My God Q - you're back on the pineapples!
Dick watch out, Q's back on the pineapples!
Dick, I suggest you maybe head further north - and keep away from bus routes - it'll be safer up there.
Yes it's still a silly Friday......
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ron P
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Yes I know there are extra charges on top of the fare. But according to Ryanair's website just now these don't exceed £14.70 per flight. That doesn't seem to be out of the question for most people if the flight really is a rock-bottom price. And hey, how about trying to argue that you shouldn't have to pay all the taxes for a musical instrument? Passenger duty is for passengers not baggage. Being placed on a seat doesnt turn a fiddle into a passenger for goodness sake... So if the taxes aren't applicable, Ryanair needn't collect them. Come on, Ryanair, what do you say?
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by pediho
Re: ryanair instrument policy
Good points pediho - especially re the taxes - well worth arguing about that one. However, what happens if this £14.70 charge goes up a lot?
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Ron P
Re: ryanair instrument policy
Conan, yes there is a left luggage at Stansted.
It's quite near the Ryanair check-in.
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by murfbox
Re: ryanair instrument policy
Thanks Mike! I wonder if the location is a coincidence? I may have to leave the box behind if they make a fuss about having two instruments. Oh well time will tell. Thanks again!
# Posted on September 23rd 2005 by Conán McDonnell
Re: ryanair instrument policy
just for your info:
we did take the guitar on the flight.
no problems anywhere whatsoever.
mm
# Posted on October 5th 2005 by MM
Re: ryanair instrument policy
Hey! I've a question about traveling with tuba by Ryanair. I am planning to reserve 2 seats. It is allowed to do so for cello, but it is not written for tuba. Does anyone have experience or helpful info? Do I only need to reserve extra seat, or I must pay any extra fee? I can read here http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/faqs.php?sect=bag&quest=seatmusical
But tuba is not mentioned anywhere. What to do?
# Posted on April 17th 2007 by sinkovec
Re: ryanair instrument policy
as long as it's not a tuba toothpaste
sorry-
# Posted on April 17th 2007 by Bren
Re: ryanair instrument policy
Well cello is allowed, my tuba is not much bigger.
# Posted on April 18th 2007 by sinkovec