the_masked_diver
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Similar to you, I use those Pelican air cases for checked Scuba luggage. I haven't had any issue with them on trips to, USA, UK, Aus and Mex.For carry-on, we use Pelican Air 1535. It's the maximum size the airlines will allow (at least that's the case in the USA) and is pretty light. We put our regulators, dive computers, and a handful of other small things like batteries in there. All my other gear goes into a regular suitcase that gets checked. AA has a limit of 70lbs for checked bags and that's been plenty for the remainder of my dive gear that isn't in the carry-on. I pack a mares cruise mesh deluxe ($50 USD) for using on the boat. When I travel it goes inside the checked suitcase.
I also carry a laptop backpack as my "personal item/purse".