Originally posted by zalmi:
What do you think though about taking it on as hand luggage? Would they let? I'm just very squeezed money-wise, and trying to save £150 or so.
Nope, no way they'll allow anything even half that size go on as hand luggage. Sorry to break it to you but you will have to ship it as luggage and a cardboard box really won't cut it. It'll most likely end up with broken keys or worse if you try that.