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Some air security personnel will deflate your tires if they inspect the bike. There are rules against compressed gasses on passenger aircraft and some security personnel think that a pumped up tire holds compressed gas, which a strict reading of the rules is correct. Would deflated tires with sealant in them be a problem?
You can't carry compressed gasses on a plane, the people that I know that have used tubeless carry CO2 cylinders. If you need CO2 cylinders, you might have to resupply after every flight. Is this a major hassle?
I have never used tubeless, maybe my comments are not pertinent?