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 Luggage & Equipment Handling
Consolidation is the key as we have a limited amount of cargo space on the aircraft.  This is the MAIN REASON for limiting people to only 1 suitcase.
ONE carry-on will be allowed per person but they must fit in either the overhead bin or underneath your seats.  Maximum size of each carry on is limited to a total of 44 inches.

44 Inches is the combined total of the height/width/depth added together
All instruments must be in cases, no soft-sided cases will be allowed in the cargo bays.  Any instruments that are in softsided cases must go on the aircraft.  PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS AS PREVIOUSLY STATED FOR CARRY-ONS.
All instrument cases must have sturdy latches on them.   If possible, use straps to circle each case.  Straps must be tight and hooked to stay in place.  Try to wrap the straps over the instrument case latch.
Where straps are unable to be used, use the extra strength packing/strapping tape to secure each case.  The type of tape suggested has the nylon string or filament running throughout it.  DO NOT USE REGULAR SEALING TAPE AS THIS DOES NOT HOLD.
Use heavy duty cardboard to cover each drum head prior to sealing up the drum case.  This will help to protect drum heads.
Inside of each instrument case, stuff plastic laundry sleeves around instruments for extra cushion.  If you have access to the "bubble packing" this will work well.
Uniform boxes: make sure that you use the extra strength packing/strapping tape to wrap each uniform box from top to bottom, completely around the box.
luggage tags: these will be supplied by International Travel and must have the following information on them:
  • School Name
  • School Street Address
  • City, State, and Zip Code
  • School Telephone Number (Including Area Code)
Complete any remaining information as listed on the luggage tags that will be supplied.  All tags will be color coded.
Flag Bags: wrap with extra strength packing/strapping tape.  You may need to have 2 or 3 groupings of flags wrapped together.  Wrap tightly on both ends.
Make sure to bring extra tape for the return trip.
 
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