Flying with large gear: "Mr Cello seat"?

[GTom]

Anyone flown with telescope gear larger than the cabin bag allowance? Some flights are still reasonably cheap if booked in advance, I was wondering if anyone flown to e.g. the Canaries booking an additional seat for the scope?

Easyjet names Musical instruments, I wonder if the option could be used for e.g. a C11? https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/musical-instruments

[ollypenrice]

4 hours ago, GTom said:

Anyone flown with telescope gear larger than the cabin bag allowance? Some flights are still reasonably cheap if booked in advance, I was wondering if anyone flown to e.g. the Canaries booking an additional seat for the scope?

Easyjet names Musical instruments, I wonder if the option could be used for e.g. a C11? https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/musical-instruments

One of our guests once flew with a setup in the seat next to him, paid for and negotiated in advance.

Olly

[Cjg]

14 hours ago, GTom said:

Anyone flown with telescope gear larger than the cabin bag allowance? Some flights are still reasonably cheap if booked in advance, I was wondering if anyone flown to e.g. the Canaries booking an additional seat for the scope?

Easyjet names Musical instruments, I wonder if the option could be used for e.g. a C11? https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/musical-instruments

Yes!

Took my Tak 76 in its very large backpack, to the AstroFarm near Limoges. Paid Ryan Air £29 each way. Of course had to pay Ryan Air another £8.95 each way so that we could sit next to each other. Ticket was in the name of ‘Mr Seat Item’.  Airlines quite used to this…think wedding dresses too. 
Looked to do the same for the Canaries in 2019’ish, but was much, much more expensive to do.

Good luck!

Chris

[GTom]

Thank you Chris, indeed, Canaries start around £100 out of seasons. Good to hear that it is a working thing!