Please note that the following article is specifically aimed at domestic travel within the United States.  If you are crossing international borders, restrictions on certain types of wood and ivory can be cause major problems at customs.  Make sure you are fully informed before taking your instrument through customs anywhere in the world! The safest way to travel with an ukulele is to carry it on as your personal item.  I have never had any trouble going through security carrying an ukulele.  The closest issue I had was when the screener asked what it was and if I could play it.  I offered to, but he waved me on through with a grin. I have a bit of bungee chord that I use to wrap around my case, through the handle, and fasten it to my roller bag.  My roller bag is one of the smaller types that will actually…

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