May 22, 2007
The steep price of shipping your bags ahead
Before you head to the airport for a big trip, make sure you check your airline's baggage restrication because many have added new limits and outrageous fees for anything overweight.
The New York Times today surveys some of the new restrictions and offers a price comparison on those ship-ahead companies: Last week, Luggage Express quoted a $305 rate for round-trip overnight delivery of a 50-pound suitcase from New York to Los Angeles, while Luggage Forward’s fee was $622. First Luggage quoted a rate of $258.65 one way, or $517.30 round trip, for a 50-pound bag going from New York to London; it said the trip would take 48 hours each way. Luggage Forward said its quickest service from New York to London would take two to four business days, while service in the other direction would take three to five business days, with a round-trip delivery fee of $738. Related: TSA's current list of prohibited items.
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May 22, 2007 08:06 AM in Arrivology
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