David has always flown on the cheapest ticket. In his career when an orchestra has paid, he has usually stayed in luxury hotels. When he has paid, then he has stayed in bed and breakfasts. Classical musicians always take their instruments as hand luggage on flights, but since September 11th 2001 this has caused problems. Some of David is colleagues have not been allowed on a flight because the airline wouldn't let them carry violins as hand luggage.