I have flown with my bicycle numerous times, over various distances, within my own country, and to other countries . . . and the one thing I am consistent about is .......
..... forgetting to let the air out of my tires!!
However, in all my travels I've yet to have something happen to the tires.
So a question for the physics-minded among you ... why do some of the airlines recommend (and sometimes strongly encourage) me to let the air out of my tires when it doesn't seem to matter one way or the other?