Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with professional musicians and the airline industry to review rules on travelling with musical instruments which cannot be put in the hold; including the adoption of a clear and uniform policy for such instruments which would then be consistently applied.

The carriage of musical instruments that cannot be put in the hold is a matter for individual airline policy. However, these policies should be transparent and meet the relevant UK Regulation for stowage of articles in the cabin.

Most UK airlines permit the carriage of musical instruments in the aircraft cabin. Where permitted, airlines must ensure a procedure for safe carriage is documented in the operations manual.