[Tradjazz] ATTENTION: TRAVELING MUSICIANS

[Jerry Gordon]

 If I were a guitarist, I'd be insulted by "... musical instruments and
guitars ..." But I'm only a washboarder, so what do I know?

Jerry Gordon, Troy, NY - Webmaster for
http://APlaceForJazz.org  and  http://SwingtimeJazz.org





On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:02:24 -0400 "Bruce McNichols"
<muskrat at bestweb.net> writes:
> Thanks to Herb Gardner for sharing this info with us.
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>   From: "AFM" <hponder at afm.org>
>     Date: April 26, 2007 9:07:32 PM EDT
>     Subject: Delta Boycott Lifted
>     Reply-To: notice-reply-ixebd62rbn65ti at unionvoice.org
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>                       Dear Herb Gardner,
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>                       As a result of the American Federation of 
> Musicians' boycott and the leadership of President Tom Lee, Delta 
> Airlines recently has decided to allow small musical instruments and 
> guitars on board all flights. Therefore, AFM has lifted its boycott 
> on Delta. In addition to its carry-on policy, Delta also improved 
> its checked baggage policy. Checked items can now measure up to 120 
> linear inches and weigh up to 100 pounds. AFM is currently urging 
> all other airlines to adopt Delta's policies. We applaud Delta for 
> its decision to accommodate musicians traveling with instruments. 
> Thank you all very much for your support of the boycott.
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>                       Sincerely,
> 
>                       Hal Ponder
>                       Director of Government Relations
>                       American Federation of Musicians
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