Air Passenger Protection Regulations (SOR/2019-150)

Marginal note:Musical instruments

• 24 (1) A carrier must establish terms and conditions with regard to

  • (a) musical instruments that may be carried in the cabin or that must be checked, including

    • (i) restrictions with respect to size and weight,

    • (ii) restrictions with respect to quantity, and

    • (iii) the use of stowage space in the cabin;

  • (b) fees for transporting instruments; and

  • (c) passenger options if, because a flight will occur on a different aircraft than expected, there is insufficient stowage space in the cabin.

• Marginal note:Obligation to carry

  (2) A carrier must accept musical instruments as checked or carry-on baggage, unless accepting an instrument is contrary to general terms and conditions in the carrier’s tariff with respect to the weight or dimension of baggage or to safety.