Hi Martin,
Here is one solution.
I wanted a grab-n-go set up that was ultra portable. This case contains a AT65EDQ (Quadruplet) telescope that is an excellent performer for is size and price. Check out some of the reviews on line, along with some of the photos taken with this scope. The case also contains a GL laser as a finder, being a wide filed scope, a normal finder isn't absolutely necessary. Other finders would be okay, but I prefer the laser, as I find it extremely difficult (due to neck injuries) to view through straight finders.
I also have two eyepieces in this case, a Tele Vue 24 Panoptic and a 7mm Nagler, along with a Tele Vue Starbrite diagonal which really suits this telescope well (the scope doesn't come with a diagonal, but it does come with mounting rings and V style dovetail). Also shown is an ADM 'Mini Max' mounting device, which you probably won't need, along with a couple of other accessories, such as a lens pen and a red light torch.
The case itself was made by Image Alloy Cases in Kewdale, WA, with a machined foam inset. His prices are very reasonable, compared to other local case manufacturers, and he is great working out the best way to fit everything. He did an amazing job with my other eyepiece and telescope cases.
Although this set up isn't exactly cheap, costing me well over a grand (the telescope itself is only USD599) it is a great set up for a g-n-g scope, particularly considering that you can later use it for astrophotography as it is also an astrograph (it has an inbuilt field flattener, thus making it a quad).
It would be great for flight luggage, as it is a compact set up, with a case size of approx. 400x350x170mm, which is also lockable.
However, there is a downside, in that you would also need a mount, which isn't as compact. I am yet to solve that problem, although I am currently looking into something portable, but not motorised, as that just adds bulk.
I also use this scope along with my WO110FLT, with a goto mount, but as you can see, it is rather bulky for a g-n-g set up.
The AT65EDQ would be a good place to start, that would also be useful later on, as your interest grows.
However, I found out last night from Astro-Tech, on behalf of a friend, that the AT65EDQ is quite popular with about a two month wait period, from time of order. I waited around 3 months for mine, last year, but IO am glad I did so, as it is a 'stellar' performer (yes, pun intended).
A mount like Flashdrive advertised (in IIS classifieds) in the past couple of days would have been ideal. Damn, wasn't quick enough to grab that one.
Cheers Pete