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Final Rule - Musical Instruments

About this Document

The Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to implement section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-95, 49 U.S.C. §41724) regarding the carriage of musical instruments as carry-on baggage or checked baggage on commercial passenger flights operated by air carriers.

Last updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014