Wow... thanks for all of the feedback.

This has enough variables out of my control that I am resorting to a 1970's era rod case I used to take in a float plane to northern Ontario. Back then it was full of casting and spinning rods. I'll just check it as baggage and hope they don't run over it with a forklift or worse. We'll see what United nicks me for this...

Here's what I decided on after I dredged this old relic out of the garage and cleaned it up...
Rod case in carrying case for CO trip.jpg