<p>My D flew to Ireland with her acoustic, and was told by security (it is a very expensive guitar) to carry it on the plane and they will check it in the first class cabin where the flight attendants keep their stuff (the upright cabin right inside the door.) When she walked on the plane sure enough, the flight attendant immediately took it and put it there…no problem.) We check her skis whenever we travel and have had no problem with them.</p>