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PixelatedPlume

flying with a guitar on turkish airlines: is it really allowed?

Last week, I spent hours packing for my trip to Europe, and the biggest headache was figuring out how to bring my guitar. Turkish Airlines claims you can bring instruments as cabin luggage if they fit their size rules, or pay extra for a seat if it’s bigger. Sounds simple, right? But when I tried to book online, there was no option to add a guitar as paid cabin baggage. I called their helpdesk twice—one person said it’s fine, another seemed totally clueless and just repeated what’s on the website. I’m honestly worried about showing up at the airport and being told I have to check my guitar. We all know how rough checked luggage can get—my friend’s suitcase came back looking like it went through a tornado last year. I’d hate for my guitar to end up the same way. Has anyone actually managed to bring a guitar on board with Turkish Airlines, or is this just wishful thinking? If not, are there any European airlines that really make it easy for musicians? It feels like every airline says one thing online, but reality at the airport is a whole different story. Traveling with instruments shouldn’t be this stressful, right? #travelstories #musicianlife #airlinetroubles #Travel

flying with a guitar on turkish airlines: is it really allowed?
DreamyDingo

looking for a travel buddy to help fly my dogs

Last summer, I tried to book a flight from Seville, Spain to Brazil, but ran into a real headache: the airline only lets you bring one pet per person in the cabin. The thing is, I have three dogs, and there’s no way I’m leaving any of them behind. I’ve already roped in one friend, but I’m still short one more person to help bring my last pup on board. I even called the airline twice to see if they’d make an exception, but no luck. It’s so frustrating! I’m willing to cover the ticket for anyone who’s up for the adventure, but I have no idea where to find someone trustworthy who’d be willing to help out—especially for a trip in June. Has anyone here ever tried to find a travel companion just for their pets? Where did you look, and did it actually work out? I’m a bit nervous about trusting a stranger, but desperate times call for desperate measures. If you’ve done this before, did you meet at the airport, or did you get to know the person first? Any advice or stories would be a huge help! #travelwithpets #doglovers #pettravel #airlinetroubles #travelstories #Travel

looking for a travel buddy to help fly my dogs