monkeyboy wrote:If you've got a fairly large, sturdy suitcase/bag then you could just wrap it up in your clothes for some cheapo padding and protection? Also less obvious that you've got something fragile/nickable. I flew an external HD, X session and MPD16 transatlantic in my big duffle bag in the hold with no ill effects. Just made sure they were snugly cushioned in the middle of the bag with clothes all around it.
Not tryin to say that this is the right way to do it, but i wrapped a axiom 25 in a buch of clothes when i went to europe and back and everything worked fine when it arrived. Alitalia even lost my luggage for 3 days and when i recieved it all was fine.