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How can I transport a science fair project board on an airplane?

I need to transport a tri-fold science fair project board that is 36 X 24 inches for a ~1 hour flight on an airplane. It's not possible to separately drive the board up, and my family would rather not purchase an extra seat just for the board. Would it be possible to check it and just wrap it in bubble wrap, or would it be smashed by all the other luggage? Any advice regarding any possible methods of transportation is appreciated.

Public Comments

1. Bubble wrap sounds like a good idea, and then if you could get one of those zip-up suit hangers that a man can use to bring a couple of pressed suits without their getting wrinkled, you could put the wrapped board inside that.
2. Call the airline directly and ask them. They should be able to tell you.
3. That is small enough that it can be stored in their onboard closets, but it is good to have something stiff in the folded board (thick cardboard) to assure it won't be bent.