Case that fits under an airplane seat?

BenhHunter

I have a few auditions coming up that require more horns than can fit into my Stomvi Quad. Does anyone have a recommendation for a case that can fit under an airplane seat? I originally was going to try and get one from Schilke for my P5-4 but it was $400 + shipping so that's a dead end.

BadHomreSure · Regular Member Joined: 20 Jul 2020 Posts: 42

The standard Gard single bag works just fine. I flew with mine all the time and stuck it under a seat, until I switched to a double bag. The only exception is if you get a seat with one of those electrical boxes under it, but I'm not sure any case would fit under that.

By the way, if you end up in a seat that you can't fit it under, or upgraded to a front seat that doesn't have that option, I've been pretty successful at buttering up the flight attendants to get it stuck in the coat closet in first class. In fact, I don't think I've ever been turned down. I just make some wistful noises about the delicate and expensive object that I could, presumably, make nice noises with, were I adequately skilled.

kalijah · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:13 am Post subject:

I have MANY times been able to fit my SKB case under the seat on flights.

https://www.zzounds.com/item--SKB1SKB130

kehaulani

HaveTrumpetWillTravel · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:26 am Post subject:

Read up for your specific carrier too. Some of them have rules allowing musical instruments. I know violinists often carry on a case (sometimes a double case). Picking a bag that looks kind of a like a carry on is a good step and BadHomreSure offers a good strategy.

BenhHunter

Phoenix864 · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 12:50 pm Post subject:

The Marcus Bonna double trumpet flight case (specifically the flight case, not the regular double) is very flat and would likely fit well under an airplane seat. It's certainly a good bit flatter than a Gard single. However, it's quite pricey - I've generally seen it for around $500 USD.

abontrumpet · Heavyweight Member Joined: 08 May 2009 Posts: 1780

If you're looking for your piccolo specifically, you can try a protec cornet case. Add some extra pads or a folded up towel and it'll be fine.

gwood66 · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:15 pm Post subject:

bagmangood · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 4:02 pm Post subject:

Fair warning - the Bonna Flight Case fits under the seat ... but also sticks out quite a bit when I flew with one.

The Reunion Blues Continental single also fits under a seat (and I think I remember a few people using the cornet ones for piccolos).

Best of luck!
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JoeLoeffler · Veteran Member Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 243

If you are bringing that second case just for a piccolo, look into one of the Marcus Bonna piccolo cases that are designed to zip onto their 2-trumpet flight case. They are designed to fit a picc and are very compact. I believe that someone actually had one listed in the marketplace just a couple of days ago.

JonathanM · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:47 am Post subject:

I’m a flight attendant, and you will want to be careful here. Anything that sticks out far enough to hinder a quick (possible emergency exit) can be a no-no. There is a shocking amount of space under some seats, less on other (different model) airplanes. It’s generally a judgement call - and with some flight attendants it’s only their judgement that matters. Anything that extends further than the furthest portion of the seat over it may be a red flag to safe flying. Fascinating thread though; I’m following it closely. Good luck!
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Notlem · Veteran Member Joined: 20 Nov 2021 Posts: 127