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I got told off for asking this same question last year by one of the admin. If I were you, I would email Express and ask them if anyone else has requested the same one as you.
I assume you are flying into Biarritz and if so, the wait for baggage is very small. You queue at passport control a fair bit unless you are first off the plane and if you are in a queue, your pack will be on the carousel waiting for you. To protect against damage, I purchased the £5 IKEA...
I have the Kestrel 36 and it fits easily enough into the Ikea holdall with room to spare. I have a couple of extra straps just in case heavy handed handlers damage the holdall straps.
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