I've decided to take my vintage white flap w/gold hardware to NYC over the holidays and discovered it can fit in my huge Tokidoki bag carry on so should I take it in there or trust it to the checked luggage?
I bought a Chanel flap in Scottsdale & did put it in my checked luggage, everything was fine but I totally trust Delta Airlines (shameless plug) but I don't think I'd trust anyone else.
I have brought Chanels in my checked luggage (wedding/honeymoon) and everything was ok but I wouldn't take the chance again. Definitely carry it on if you can.