after having just flown to canada this spring and transporting a bow I will say a couple things, Take every precaution to protect your bow because the airlines do not care about your equipment. I watched them bounce my pvc bowcase across the tarmac, dropping it from a distance of six to eight feet. It made the flight but I would not trust a lesser case. TSA does not care about your equipment either, make sure you have everything secure in whatever case you choose. Every airline is different as to their stipulations for oversize baggage. you can very quickly rack up some huge fees for oversize or overweight luggage. We flew first class and were still assessed penalty fees. The golf bag case is a great idea in my estimation cause you can pack it with foam. I dont care what anybody sais,I sincerely believe those baggage handlers pride themselves on trying to break the unbreakable. After our last experience we have decided to drive whenever possible and the first thing I did when I got home was order a three piece bow. We had a great trip but it was overshadowed by poor service on the airlines part, terrible attitudes from the tsa and customs folks even though we had our paperwork in order months in advance, and delays on the airlines part. Make sure you have your ducks in a row before you step foot in the terminal and it will speed the process along. Good luck, shot a 42" bull there about ten years ago at thirteen yards. Lot of moose, we are going back in 2015, (and we are driving)