People who play music often travel to different places for their gigs or concerts. Long distance travelling can be a hassle especially if you don't have flight cases to protect your instruments. If you're a musician who is always on the road, then it would be best if you can invest in a flight case to keep your instrument in tip top shape, when you arrive to your destination.
You can purchase flight cases for your instruments on your local music store or you can also search online. Some retailers even offer customized cases which can be very helpful if you are travelling with a group of musicians. Supposing that all of you have generic flight cases (meaning, colored black or gray with silver linings and handles), then it can get pretty hard to identity your instrument. Customized cases are also advisable to make sure that the case would fit your instrument nicely. The concept of flight case is not new. As a matter of fact, a lot of musicians have personalized ones (especially famous ones) to ensure that they do not just fly safely, but their instruments as well. Flight cases are very simple but despite the simplicity, its durability is not compromised. These cases can withstand rough handling and a certain amount of weight without necessarily being crushed down or dented. These cases for your instruments are actually very basic containers that have molded cushions to hold your instrument in place and absorb all the vibrations and rough handling that your instrument will encounter during your travel. Some such cases are made from wood while others are made from tough aluminum which guarantees that your own case will not add more weight to your instrument.