Generally when I fly with a bike, whatever kind, what I do is to fly in and out of the same city. Its usually cheaper that way, and usually if you stay in the same hotel the first and last night they will store your case for you. I always travel with a hard case, whether I am taking a full sized or travel bike. While the idea of setting up your bike in the airport and riding out is 'romantic' its often not practical. You are tired, sometimes parts are damaged in transit and you need help from a bike shop (or just some time and a clear head to tune everything up), and sometimes you are simply too tired. So, I generally set my bike up in my hotel room. If you are touring and don't want to do your whole route as an out and back, you can combine your bike travel with train travel. When I bought my friday, I liked the idea that I could wheel out of an airport using the case as a trailer, but what I didn't know is how heavy the bike is that way, so in practice I didn't really do that. Also, routes around an airport are not always safe, etc.