When I go home to visit I have taken several light weight machines with me to give to different people. There are no airline restrictions.. the agents just look it over manually and I take it as regular carryon luggage, I usually carry the brother machines that they sell at Walmart. I leave them at home so that I have something to sew on when I go back home. I also pack material around the sides for insulation. Never check your machine in at the counter .. it will probably be thrown around. As someone said before ,scissors and rotary cutters should be put in check luggage.By the way Sears sell the Kenmore mini usually blue in color and that sews really well to.