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.

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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By Dave Demerjian July 21, 2008 | 3:30:02 PMCategories: Air Travel

“With airlines charging ever higher fees for the right to lose your luggage, you might find it cheaper — if not safer — to ship your bag than check it.

Airfarewatchdog put together a handy chart showing how much airlines are charging to check your bag. Most U.S. airlines want you to fork over $15 for your first bag and $25 for the second. If you’re one of those people doesn’t know the meaning of the phrase “travel light,” you’re going to pay through the nose if you’ve got more than two bags or a suitcase that weighs more than 50 pounds…”

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We at Luggage Ahead  guarantee your luggage’s safe arrival. We’re also creating new standards in low pricing and service in the luggage shipping industry.

By CHARLES PASSY | SPECIAL TO THE WSJ

“Call it the flier’s revenge: With airlines starting to charge for checking even one piece of luggage, more travelers are just shipping the suitcases on their own.

What started as a premium service to help avoid the headaches of checking items is now looking more attractive to fliers, who feel that if they must pay to transport luggage, it might as well be on their own terms, according to companies that specialize in shipping luggage. The companies’ fees are much pricier than airline surcharges, but they do promise the convenience of door-to-door service…”

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Luggage shipping used to be a premium service. Luggage Ahead takes that elite service, and delivers it at a price for the masses.