I always ask for the Guitar to travel in the aircraft. I have taken mine to Holland and Spain both without a refusal. They take it off you at the cabin door and give it you back on departing the aircraft at your destination. Check with them first. My experience looks to be more favourable than the norm.

Or come and borrow mine for the duration. I am in Manchester and could easily do without my hard case for a month or so. It's got a 26 years old Yamaha FG355 in it right now so the fit wouldn't be a problem. It's a Hiscox hard flight. You're welsome if you can come and get it.!!

Dave W