i went to france with Gavilán BFF - HOME , XS bag for my 50cm caad10 . Delta , no charge. Then air france back*, no charge. In an effort of full disclosure, i broke my shifter because i packaged my handlebars the wrong direction (facing outward) than the photos on the website. That was my fault, but also highlights one possible downside to the soft case over hard case.

i am currently in Cali (from maryland), Southwest , no charge.

Neither measured the bag, it's really close (but gavilan will also admit that it's over the limit, saying it's basically impossible without going a little over) and looks non-descript. When asked by southwest 'what's in the bag'... i went with 'physical therapy equipment', and was good to go!

I originally had questions about the durability of the softcase setup, and still i worry a little, but some bubble packaging, and some drop out spacers. It's good. It's annoying to have to take apart the fork and take off the chain and RD, etc, etc. but in order to fit anywhere near the check luggage dimensions, u have to, no matter how u slice it.