Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Catania, Sicily(CTA)/South Jersey (PHL)/Houston(IAH)/Red Stick, La.(BTR)/airborne in-between
Programs: United Plat (1MM), AA ExecPlat, ITA/AZ Freccia, Hilton Diam, Bonvoy Gold, Hertz Prez, IHG gold
Posts: 3,875
I have had luck putting the tube in a small black "luggage-like" case with a suitcase like handle. Mine have made it both times. The bag ads some weight to it and lets me put on a normal luggage tag.
The case I use is about a yard long and 5 by 5 inches sqaure with a zipper down the side.
Ciao,
FH