AS AIRLINE BAGGAGE FEES DOUBLE AND LUGGAGE DELAYS MAKE HEADLINES CONSUMERS LOOK TO SHIP AHEAD
In addition to checked luggage fees, airlines have implemented extra fees for added bags, specialty items such as sports equipment, and overweight baggage. With costs mounting and consumer confidence on the decline as the busiest travel season of the year approaches, fall and holiday, specialty delivery services like The Luggage Club are meeting some of the current service voids within the industry. By offering arrival guarantees and premium insurance coverage that exceed airline standards, The Luggage Club makes the travel process more stress-free and provides an alternative to the hassles of airport transfers and airline fees while eliminating the risk of lost luggage.
"As we head into the fall and holiday travel season, known to be the most crowded of the year, travelers are looking for peace of mind and a guarantee that their luggage will simply arrive at their final destination," said Todd Kempinger, CEO of The Luggage Club. "Consumers now are forced to pay even bigger fees for items such as golf clubs, skis and surfboards without a guarantee they'll even make it on time."
The Luggage Club offers specialized services for both leisure and business travelers that provide door-to-door baggage and goods delivery, including business equipment and sporting equipment such as skis, golf clubs and surfboards. The Luggage Club's delivery success rate is above 99 percent.
"Whether you're traveling to a conference and need an entire trade show booth transported or on vacation and just want to ensure your golf clubs make it to the resort, The Luggage Club takes the worry out of the equation," said Kempinger.
How It Works
Travelers can schedule their service with The Luggage Club online or via phone 24 hours a day and seven days a week. An agent then picks up the baggage at the customer's location of choice, transports it and delivers it to their final destination.
There are no limits on size, weight or number of pieces that can be shipped, and services are available throughout 220 countries and territories worldwide. When shipping through a service like The Luggage Club, the cost per bag decreases as bags are added to the order, unlike airline policies that sanction more fees as bags are added.
As travel prices are predicted to rise this fall and airline fees make every ounce of luggage count, The Luggage Club offers a few tips on how consumers can pack efficiently for their next trip:
- Do not pack or bring prohibited items to the airport. See list permitted and prohibited items (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm).
- Put all undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. If your bag will pass through the X-ray machine more than five times, ask for a hand inspection to prevent damage.
- Check ahead of time with your airline or travel agent to determine the airline's baggage policy, including number of pieces you can bring and size and weight limitations.
- Carry-on baggage is limited to one carry-on bag plus one personal item. Personal items include laptops, purses, small backpacks, briefcases, or camera cases. Remember, 1+1.
- Don't forget to place identification tags with your name, address and phone number on all of your baggage, including your laptop computer. It is a good idea to place an identification tag inside your baggage as well.
- Avoid over-packing so that your articles don't spill out if your bag is opened for inspection.
- Think carefully about the personal items you place in your carry-on baggage. The screeners may have to open your bag and examine its contents.
- Consider putting personal belongings in clear plastic bags to reduce the chance that a TSA screener will have to handle them.
- Wait to wrap your gifts. Be aware that wrapped gifts may need to be opened for inspection. This applies to both carry-on and checked baggage.
About The Luggage Club
The Luggage Club (TLC) is the industry's premier door-to-door luggage, sports equipment and goods delivery provider. With services available domestically and in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, TLC provides a complete range of specialized delivery services to make the travel process more stress-free in today's travel environment. By shipping luggage in advance, TLC provides an alternative to the hassles of airport transfers and airline fees while eliminating the risk of lost luggage through its arrival guarantee and premium insurance coverage. For additional information on The Luggage Club, please visit www.theluggageclub.com or call Toll-Free 877-231-5131.
AS AIRLINE BAGGAGE FEES DOUBLE AND LUGGAGE DELAYS MAKE HEADLINES CONSUMERS LOOK TO SHIP AHEAD
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