Ironically, I only use my gig bag for my horn when I fly. The hard Yamaha case actually doesn't fit well and leaves about 3/4" for secondary impacts should it be handled roughly, so I can't imagine checking it. With an uncut bell, I just put it in the gig bag and put it under the seat in front of me.
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