Originally Posted by
Rob_E
I also have an S & S coupled bike. I deflated the tires and then tightened the valves back up. The bike traveled fine, there was no mess, and the tires reinflated easily at the other end. I had considered the option of removing as much sealant as possible and replacing it at the other end. But I posed this problem on the mountain bike forums, where they had more tubeless experience, and most people agreed that a tire that already had the beads seated and was already sealed up was unlikely to have a problem, so I risked it and didn't have any issues. I have only done this once, however. The other flights this bike made were when I was still running tubes.
I travel oversea every year and airport security always open my case and make mess inside. Even one in 100 chance is enough for me not go with it.
Also Schwalbe extra light #18 tube is lighter than sealant and valve stem so I'm happy with tubes.