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Ship your baggage ahead
by Alison Smith on June 16, 2010 |
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Baggage Services Now Catering to Budget Travelers
Nowadays, baggage is a hot commodity. Long gone are the days when you could show up for a vacation with two suitcases in tow and check them for free. Last year, the airlines made $7.8 billion in fees, a good portion of that revenue coming from checked bags. In short, they're here to stay. The big secret? Believe it or not, you now may be able to get a better deal by shipping your bags ahead of you.
Just as the days of free checked bags are consigned to the past (with the exception of Southwest and JetBlue, of course), so too are the days of expensive ship-ahead options. Best yet, by avoiding the baggage fees at the airport, you can also enjoy the freedom of traveling unencumbered. For travelers who have small children, have mobility issues, or just travel frequently, these new services can have immeasurable value.
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff - June 16, 2010
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