Originally Posted by
tkflyer
Actually taking 2x desktops on TATL next week. FYI - replacement machines for UK office.
Just have both in card boxes with plenty of bubble wrap and then in my hard shell suitcase and make sure they are well secured and can't move around. Luckily I have free access to lots of shipping supplies.
IMHO I don't see much difference between a domestic move via FedEX/UPS and the TATL. Done this a few times with no issues so far.
Other than the keyboard set up, I would agree - it's far more likely to get damaged at either end in the airports, rather than sitting in a baggage hold for either 2 hours or 10 hours.
On a separate matter, I would imagine that TSA would make you get the computer out of your hand luggage, much as they do with a laptop. So you would probably need to be ready to repack it after inspection.