Mary Dorice Wills for ConventionTrip.com
Posted: July 24, 2008

“As domestic and international airlines continue to feel the ‘squeeze’ of sky-rocketing fuel prices, they continue to pass increased costs on to consumers. Most of us can make it through a 2-hour flight without paying two bucks for a bottle of water. Few of us, however, have the luxury of traveling with only luggage that is considered “carry-on”. If you must check any luggage, most domestic carriers now charge a fee.

So far, Alaska, Continental and Delta are allowing travelers to check their first bag free of charge (Southwest still allows two checked bags for free). American, U.S. Airways, Northwest and United are charging $15 for the first bag you check. The second bag checked will cost you $25 on most domestic carriers. And, the prices just go up from there for each additional bag you check. If you are a business traveler and must carry displays, heavy A/V equipment, be forewarned: the over-limit (weight and size) fees can be astronomical. Some carriers charge as much as $250 for shipping one over-sized piece.

So, what’s a traveler to do? Whenever possible, travel light; very light. For those for whom traveling light is not an option we began to wonder if there were cheaper ways to ship your luggage than via the airlines. What we found was very interesting; there is no shortage of firms and services that will happily ship your luggage – for a fee – sometimes a hefty fee. ”

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Luggage Ahead’s foundation was built on decades of experience in the transportation industry. We ship much more than just luggage. Trade show materials, displays, golfbags, random boxing, and quite literally anything else can be shipped for you. Let us make your travels easier, while puting money back in your pocket.

By tripadvisor

“What is the Difference Between Using a Luggage Shipping Service and Shipping with FedEx, UPS, or DHL?

Luggage shipping services use FedEx, UPS, and DHL to ship you luggage. Cutting out the middle man and shipping directly with one of these services can save you money if you are willing to ship your luggage days, sometimes even a week, in advance. However, luggage shipping services offer a level of customer service these companies can’t offer.”

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We at Luggage Ahead do not exploit the public’s lack of experience with the major carriers. We bridge the gap, uniting their superior services at the right cost, while fulfilling the customers many imminent needs.

Luggage Ahead believes strongly in animal rights and the betterment of animals. The company who makes the lives of travelers easier, is trying to do the same for homeless animals. “We are happy to help out such a great cause in any way we can. Between my two partners and I, we have over half a dozen pets. Helping animals without loving homes is very important to us.”, says LuggageAhead’s managing partner Seth Caruso. For more information on S.T.A.R.T.II, visit www.start2pets.petfinder.org

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