I like the idea of all these cases and choices. I would sooner adapt a Pelican case though....
One thing you have to think about is arriving at an airport with a bike friendly culture, like Basel Mulhaus (sp?) there is a bike path from the airport to Switzerland, France or Germany.. NYC/JFK is a bit trickier but I have done it.
__________________
BMC Race Machine / BMC Team Machine / Rossin Record / 80's Pinarello Traviso / Merlin MTB / Raleigh "Folding 20" / Ti-Swift (!)
Erikson w/C&C couplers / Trek's: 2300, 1200, 990 / Jamis 'Sputnik'