I have traveled many times with my Featherweight. I put my sharp items in a ziplock, including my machine needles in my check thru. One time she got swiped for drugs (like I would put drugs my BABY!!!) and the next time, they didnt even open the bag! I did find a rolling backpack that she fits in. I got tired of schlepping her. She is not heavy, but after lugging her all over the airport, she GOT heavy! I did precut my project, put it in a ziplock and used it as padding around her in the backpack. My husband golfed and I sewed. Happy campers!