Compact hard case for flying

[JD1]

Hi all - a topic that has been done to death. Sorry! However I’ve just been advised that KLM have a limit of 158 cm total (L+W+D). Anyone aware of any particularly compact hard cases? I fear this will preclude the likes of Hiscox and it’s annoying to say the least.

[Terry M.]

https://www.thomann.co.uk/skb_fb4_formcase_ebass.htm

 

161cm in total. Just over the limit?

[Grooverjr]

If you are desperate you can take the neck off and put the body in your hand luggage case and bubble wrap the neck and hold that like a souvenir. I did that with my fretless a couple of months ago and it worked a treat!  I have used a box that is 126 x 42 x 15, so well above the allowed dimensions, and it was fine. I have also used Hiscox and other hard cases without an eyelid being batted. On various airlines. I don't think anyone wants to get the tape measure out, they are more worried about weight. I would risk it, smile and feign ignorance! 

Edited April 7, 2025 by Grooverjr
Original answer was ill informed twaddle