Ellietow

In early December, I flew with my featherweight on Southwest airlines from Burbank - it just went into overhead compartment - I'd previously called the Burbank airport, and they said it was okay, and as I was going through the scanning area I told everyone that there was a sewing machine in there. There was no problem - and about 2 years ago, my husband flew with my 1980's Kenmore machine on Southwest - again, no problem. BUT, on a Southwest flight from Burbank in November this year, my husband was carrying an Ott lamp in his suitcase (for me, of course!), and they took the lamp out of the suitcase, opened the box, and everything. So... anyway, I believe the 301 will fit into the overhead compartment, and there shouldn't be a problem. Let us know the outcome! I left the needle in the machine. I think it's safest to carry it on... but... it will get heavy - if she has a portable luggage carrier, it will be easier to transport.