There is no reason to take the bindings off unless your putting two boards in a bag. In that case only the bindings on the bottom board need to be removed. The bindings are unlikely to get damaged by the careful baggage handlers. There is more chance that the edges could get damaged than the bindings. Put your boots either side of the bindings to add a little padding in case your bag is the bottom of the pile. Pack out the bag with some gear.
When I travel I split the gear up. Board and ...
There is no reason to take the bindings off unless your putting two boards in a bag. In that case only the bindings on the bottom board need to be removed. The bindings are unlikely to get damaged by the careful baggage handlers. There is more chance that the edges could get damaged than the bindings. Put your boots either side of the bindings to add a little padding in case your bag is the bottom of the pile. Pack out the bag with some gear.
When I travel I split the gear up. Board and boots in Board bag with normal clothes. All other gear I need to ride goes in the suitcase/bag. This is after arriving once with only one bag with me, the other enjoying a sunny holiday in the canaries!
I presonally Keep em attached but rotate them around so that there is no overhang when folded down.
Keeping them attached ensures that all your binding screws are present and correct when you get to your destination.