Just an assumption, I could be wrong, but are you Military? If so, when I moved from Germany to the states I had my bike packed by a bike shop in a bike box which I took with me on the plane. When I moved back to Germany I let them take it. When it arrived it was loose in the crate standing vertical next to my recliner. Both tires were blown and there was a scratch in the seat. From here on out, when and if I move I'll have it packed and fly with it.

Shawn