
TAP accepts the transportation of musical instruments in the cabin and the hold, according to their specifications.
Important information
Musical instruments may be included in accepted free baggage, provided that they are within the permitted weight and size limits.
As of 19th August 2022, if a passenger changes the original booking to a higher branded fare (either Economy or Business cabin) that allows more pieces of baggage allowance and therefore no longer needs the purchased extra bag, the respective EMD can be refunded.
Please check the baggage allowance according to the fare issued, destination or TAP Miles&Go status.
Check the conditions for transporting musical instruments as Special Cabin Baggage.
RECOMMENDATIONS
To transport special baggage in the hold, such as musical instruments, please refer to the following recommendations:
- The passenger must adequately prepare the musical instrument for the journey;
- When transporting it as checked baggage, it must be packed in a rigid container specifically designed for the shipment of this type of baggage;
- Musical instruments may be included in free baggage, provided that they are within the permitted weight and size limits;
- The instrument, already packed, must not exceed 45 kg / 99 lbs;
- If the journey has a destination, origin or stopover in the USA, Hungary, France, United Kingdom or the Netherlands the weight limit is 32 kg / 70 lbs;
- The maximum dimensions are 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm (75 in x 30 in x 26 in);
- If the musical instrument exceeds these dimensions and/or weight, it must be transported as cargo.
- Weight and measurements must be informed at the time of booking or at least 24 hours before the flight.
Please check below the applicable service charges whenever the transport of these items exceeds the baggage allowance authorised for the travel destination.
HOW TO BOOK
This transportation requires space booked at least 24 hours before the flight with the indication of the correct weight and measurements.
To book use the following SSRs:
SSR MUSS: until 23Kg and 330cm (sum of 3 dimensions) S = small
SSR MUSM:> 23Kg and < 32Kg and 330cm (sum of 3 dimensions) M = medium
SSR MUSL: > 32Kg and < 45Kg and 330cm (sum of 3 dimensions) L = large
GDS entries
Amadeus
SR MUSS- 1CELLO 15KG 100X30X50cm
Galileo
The request must be made on your shopping basket or with the entry DAS:
1 - >FQ/DASO;
2 - >DAS01L5*TX-type of instrument 15KG 100x30x50CM - select the service 1 intrument on line 5*; TX = Free Text for information regarding the type of instrument and measures
> R. ABCDE
> ER
Sabre
3MUSS/1CELLO 15KG 100x30x50CM-1.1
Note
These SSRs MUSS/MUSM/MUSL are applicable on flights operated by TAP and TAP Express only.
They are not valid on:
- codeshare flights operated by other partner airlines
- interline flights
In these cases, the rules of the operating carrier apply.
A non-refundable EMD-A must be issued:
- EMD-A MUSS (up to 23Kg)
- EMD-A MUSM (>23Kg <32Kg)
- EMD-A MUSL (> 32Kg <45Kg)
SERVICE FEES
From 21 April 2022, TAP implemented a new methodology for selling the transportation of musical instruments, with different prices depending on the purchase channel.
- The GDS, FLYTAP and Online Check-In column includes purchases made through your GDS.
- The column "Other Channels" includes purchases made through the other channels available, such as local counters (city or airport), Contact Center, etc.
Weight
|
up to 23kg
(MUSS)
|
over 23kg and up to 32kg
(MUSM)
|
over 32kg and up to 45kg
(MUSL)
|
|
GDS
/ FLYTAP /
ONLINE CHECK-IN
|
OTHER
CHANNELS
|
GDS
/ FLYTAP /
ONLINE CHECK-IN
|
OTHER
CHANNELS
|
GDS
/ FLYTAP /
ONLINE CHECK-IN
|
OTHER
CHANNELS
|
Domestic flights
(Portugal)
|
50 EUR
64 USD
80 CAD
|
55 EUR
70 USD
84 CAD
|
100 EUR
124 USD
157 CAD
|
110 EUR
138 USD
165 CAD
|
200 EUR
240 USD
310 CAD
|
210 EUR
257 USD
329 CAD
|
European Flights
(incl. MA and TN), Israel
and ACC-TMS/vv flights
|
60 EUR
77 USD
92 CAD
|
65 EUR
83 USD
99 CAD
|
110 EUR
138 USD
165 CAD
|
120 EUR
149 USD
188 CAD
|
200 EUR
246 USD
312 CAD
|
210 EUR
257 USD
329 CAD
|
Intercontinental
Flights (except the
Dominican Republic)
|
150 EUR
185 USD
235 CAD
|
160 EUR
199 USD
239 CAD
|
200 EUR
246 USD
312 CAD
|
210 EUR
257 USD
329 CAD
|
300 EUR
367 USD
466 CAD
|
310 EUR
382 USD
484CAD
|
Flights to/from
Dominican Republic
|
180 EUR
225 USD
281 CAD
|
190 EUR
236 USD
283 CAD
|
240 EUR
294 USD
374 CAD
|
250 EUR
307 USD
389 CAD
|
355 EUR
404 USD
520 CAD
|
370 EUR
457 USD
549 CAD
|
*rates apply on TP/NI/WI operated flights if the instruments exceed the dimensions, weight or number of pieces permitted in the free baggage allowance. On codeshare flights (operated by partner companies) the policy of the operating carrier applies. Before booking always check with the carrier.