Air France

Air France rules

• An instrument and case under 115 cm in total (height + length + width) may be your hand baggage item, up to 12 kg. You keep a small under-seat bag as well.
• Over 115 cm and up to 45 kg, it must travel on an additional paid seat, booked at least 48 hours ahead with customer service approval.
• The case must have rounded corners and should be a hard case.
• In the hold, an instrument counts as a checked bag up to 158 cm in total and 23 kg in Economy. A hard case is required.
• Light and Basic fares do not include a free checked bag.
• Over 32 kg or 300 cm in total needs approval at least 48 hours ahead.

Source: airfrance.us › Special baggage › Musical instruments. Checked 10 Nov 2026.