http://www.luggageforward.com/ Luggage Forwarding industry news and relevant press. en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:33:19 EDT Custom 2008 Luggage Forward, Inc. http://media.luggageforward.com/images/Luggage_Forward_Rss.png http://www.luggageforward.com/ http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=66158099.blog&csp=34 http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=66158099.blog&csp=34 Two baggage handlers have been busted in what authorities describe as "one of the larger theft rings" ever seen at Oregon's Portland International Airport. The arrested employees worked for Delta and subsidiary Northwest, and included one supervisor and one baggage handler who had been at the job for at 13 years. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1174293/No-lost-luggage-Heathrow-unveils-260m-mile-long-baggage-tunnel.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1174293/No-lost-luggage-Heathrow-unveils-260m-mile-long-baggage-tunnel.html Heathrow's Terminal Five became synonymous with lost luggage when it first opened last year. But now a work is underway on a £26million tunnel designed to ensure every passenger at the airport is reunited with their baggage regardless of which terminal they fly to. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.independent.ie/national-news/ryanair-to-impose-new-836430-surcharge-for-dutyfree-bags-1624945.html http://www.independent.ie/national-news/ryanair-to-impose-new-836430-surcharge-for-dutyfree-bags-1624945.html The Independent reports that Ryanair is to impose a 30 Euro surcharge on customers who cannot cram all their duty-free purchases into their carryon bags. Handbags, laptops, duty-free shopping and briefcases will count as separate items under new baggage restrictions being operated by their airline. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.aim168realestate.com/real-estate-news/united-states-of-america/7138/jet-airways-announces-addition.html http://www.aim168realestate.com/real-estate-news/united-states-of-america/7138/jet-airways-announces-addition.html Jet Airways announced an additional Check-In baggage allowance, which is valid for passengers checking in between February 1, 2009 and February 28, 2009. Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege members will also be eligible for this 10 kgs additional baggage offer, over and above the Privilege-specified baggage allowance based on the passenger membership tier. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.time.com/time/travel/article/0,31542,1876537,00.html http://www.time.com/time/travel/article/0,31542,1876537,00.html An article in Time magazine cites how incorrectly calibrated scales are costing consumers money. Last December, investigators at Tucson International Airport inspected 15 scales and discovered they were all off-kilter. In November, a check of 810 scales at New York's LaGuardia and JFK airports found that 102 of them had not been calibrated correctly. Of the defective scales, 28 belonged to American Airlines, which charges some of the steepest bag fees in the industry: $15 to check the first bag, $25 for the second and $100 for the third; to check overweight (over 50 lbs.) bags, it'll cost $50 to $100 per piece. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2008689749_trairlines01.html http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2008689749_trairlines01.html Articles warns that “discount” airline fares offered by European vendors usually include extra charges for things like baggage. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://news.smashits.com/345021/Malaysian-Airlines-told-to-pay-for-mishandling-luggage.htm http://news.smashits.com/345021/Malaysian-Airlines-told-to-pay-for-mishandling-luggage.htm Holding Malaysian Airlines responsible for mishandling a passenger's baggage, a consumer court here has asked it to pay Rs.315,000 - the price of the damaged luggage – along with the cost of litigation. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2148613/ http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2148613/ Airlines are beginning to take more concern with the cleanliness of their planes, while some passengers wish they would concentrate more on issues like lost baggage. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.eyefortravel.com/news/north-america/united-expects-its-ancillary-revenues-reach-1-2-billion-2009 http://www.eyefortravel.com/news/north-america/united-expects-its-ancillary-revenues-reach-1-2-billion-2009 United expects $1.2 billion from ancillary revenues, such as baggage fees, in 2009. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,484285,00.html http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,484285,00.html Article discusses how to optimize your luggage packing. It stresses everything from how to roll your clothes, to how to avoid having to check your bag to avoid baggage fees. It makes no mention of having your luggage shipped ahead of you which is of course the ultimate travel upgrade. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wwaytv3.com/node/13358 http://www.wwaytv3.com/node/13358 Wilmington, NC television station WWAY 3 did a piece on people who are paying to check their bags twice after pre-paying and then experiencing a cancelled flight and having to go on another airline. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/5505/dont-buy-gear-demo-it http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/5505/dont-buy-gear-demo-it If people don't forward their luggage then this article advises people to not bring their own skis/snowbirds on vacation, but rather to demo equipment while you’re there Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://neighborhoodparcel.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/luggage-shipping-in-boston-ship-your-luggage-and-save-your-vacation/ http://neighborhoodparcel.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/luggage-shipping-in-boston-ship-your-luggage-and-save-your-vacation/ Neighborhood Parcel has a blog on International mail forwarding services. Today they wrote a great post citing the specific benefits of Luggage Forward. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thestreet.com/story/10460051/1/delta-has-loss-for-quarter-sees-09-profit.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI http://www.thestreet.com/story/10460051/1/delta-has-loss-for-quarter-sees-09-profit.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI Delta reports losses in Q4 of 08’ despite increased revenue from Baggage Fees. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wfsb.com/money/18564596/detail.html http://www.wfsb.com/money/18564596/detail.html A judge has ordered three luggage scales at Bradley Airport to be repaired and two be removed from service. The decision came as a result of an enforcement sweep of the scales to make sure passengers are being fairly charged for checked baggage in the face of increasing airline baggage fees. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.examiner.com/x-2216-Phoenix-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m1d26-Top-Ten-Tips-for-Cardinal-Fans-Attending-the-Super-Bowl http://www.examiner.com/x-2216-Phoenix-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m1d26-Top-Ten-Tips-for-Cardinal-Fans-Attending-the-Super-Bowl This article discusses tips for Arizona Cardinals fans that are going to the Superbowl. It recommends only bringing carry-on luggage to avoid losing valuable memorabilia. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090126/FRONTPAGE/901260303/1265/BUSINESS http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090126/FRONTPAGE/901260303/1265/BUSINESS Article discusses the New Hampshire ski industry this year. Mentions how many are not traveling by air, having much to do with high ticket prices and baggage fees. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/tn/coldetail.cfm?id=121&bid=18&headline=Lost%20luggage%20goes%20on%20a%20holiday%20of%20its%20own http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/tn/coldetail.cfm?id=121&bid=18&headline=Lost%20luggage%20goes%20on%20a%20holiday%20of%20its%20own Article talks about the struggles of having your luggage at the airport and all the things that can happen to your checked luggage. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.caymanmama.com/2009/01/22/airline-travel-specials_200901223937.html http://www.caymanmama.com/2009/01/22/airline-travel-specials_200901223937.html Another article on special travel deals, pointing out that the fares do not include baggage fees. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/several_airlines_offer_discounted_rates_090122 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/several_airlines_offer_discounted_rates_090122 Several airline carriers are offering discounted rates for the coming months in order to fill seats. The article points out, however, that baggage fees won’t be going away any time soon. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090122/SPORTS0903/901220323/1054/sportsfront http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090122/SPORTS0903/901220323/1054/sportsfront The Turtle Bay resort in Hawaii is offering a golf promotion in which golfers can receive complementary rental clubs for seven days because of the high cost of baggage fees and golfers reluctant to bring their own clubs. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.allstays.com/Features/2009/01/how-to-avoid-two-major-travel-disasters/ http://www.allstays.com/Features/2009/01/how-to-avoid-two-major-travel-disasters/ This Travel blog discusses how to avoid the stresses of luggage at the airport, and mentions Luggage Forward and Luggage Free as companies to ship your bags ahead of time and avoid hassle. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hTCs_Q7R-_8y3BRw_vwqzztgxxmwD95QMVEO0 http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hTCs_Q7R-_8y3BRw_vwqzztgxxmwD95QMVEO0 Passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 that went down in the Hudson last week are being sent $5,000 for their lost or damaged luggage. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/4269461/Ryanairs-extra-charges-earn-650m-a-year.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/4269461/Ryanairs-extra-charges-earn-650m-a-year.html The Telegraph reported the increasing fees at Ryanair. The airline has increased its fees for putting a case in the hold to £30 for a return flight (this includes the airport check-in fee) up from £5 three years ago. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/five-strategies-for-finding-cheap-airfares-in-2009.html?id=2811391 http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/five-strategies-for-finding-cheap-airfares-in-2009.html?id=2811391 Smarter Traveler gives readers strategies for finding cheap airfare and discusses how travelers need to factor in baggage fees when considering airfares. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.geeksugar.com/2694081 http://www.geeksugar.com/2694081 Geeksugar gives readers tips on traveling and suggests taking a photo of your suitcase before zipping it up so you know all of the contents if you need to fill out lost baggage forms. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.dailyastorian.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=398&ArticleID=57452&TM=6940.672 http://www.dailyastorian.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=398&ArticleID=57452&TM=6940.672 Astoria Regional Airport at Warrenton is considering beginning air service, however there have been a lot of discussions on lost luggage. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://wbztv.com/iteam/logan.airport.luggage.2.908643.html http://wbztv.com/iteam/logan.airport.luggage.2.908643.html WBZ Boston ran a piece discussing tips on protecting your luggage at Logan Airport. It doesn’t mention anything on shipping luggage ahead of time. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=61404364.blog&csp=34 http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=61404364.blog&csp=34 The Department of Transportation (DOT) is getting flooded with complaints these days. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1114607/Air-France-blames-cold-snap-15-000-bags-missing.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1114607/Air-France-blames-cold-snap-15-000-bags-missing.html Air France lost 15,000 bags and is blaming it on the recent cold weather. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=9668287 http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=9668287 Indianapolis airport will be seeing less flights this year as airlines cut their schedules. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20090113/LIFESTYLE/901130326 http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20090113/LIFESTYLE/901130326 The Spectrum ran an article on quick getaways to California, and mentions a few travel tips including knowing your information on baggage fees. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/frustration-with-travel-drops-markedly-as-oil-prices-plummet,676379.shtml http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/frustration-with-travel-drops-markedly-as-oil-prices-plummet,676379.shtml Access America’s Travel Frustration Index has shown that frustration among travelers has dropped significantly since oil prices have decreased. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.impactpub.com.au/micebtn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3247&Itemid=50 http://www.impactpub.com.au/micebtn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3247&Itemid=50 AirAsia has implemented new baggage policies. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28545338/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28545338/ Delta is offering a fare sale to 300 U.S. cities Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28518606/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28518606/ Virgin America announced a 2009 fare sale Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-07-2009/0004950370&EDATE= http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-07-2009/0004950370&EDATE= The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) released a press release announcing information from their SnowSports Consumer Panel that reveals interesting stats Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.idahostatesman.com/378/story/619442.html http://www.idahostatesman.com/378/story/619442.html Idaho Statesman ran the Washington Post piece on whether to bring your skis with you while traveling. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/city/story.html?id=3c780f07-cc4d-4935-a5f4-54918b3fc639 http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/city/story.html?id=3c780f07-cc4d-4935-a5f4-54918b3fc639 Calgary Herald recaps the frustration that came from Canadian fliers over the holiday week as travelers dealt with cancelled/delayed flights and lost baggage. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.examiner.com/x-1696-Hartford-Travel-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Navigating-your-airline-flight-to-join-Obama http://www.examiner.com/x-1696-Hartford-Travel-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Navigating-your-airline-flight-to-join-Obama The Examiner highlights what traveling will be like around the Obama inauguration next week, and gives tips for keeping your travels smooth as security will be tightened. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2009/01/100_for_a_suitcase_its_time_to.html http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2009/01/100_for_a_suitcase_its_time_to.html The New Jersey Star Ledger discusses the insanity of having to pay high fees for checked bags and talks to real travelers who are feeling the burden of having to pay. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/delta/stories/2009/01/02/baggage_scales.html http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/delta/stories/2009/01/02/baggage_scales.html Atlanta-Journal Constitution highlights the problems with unreliable airline scales, stating how it can cost travelers big bucks when scales rule in the airline’s favor. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp Now that it costs up to $50 to take a heavy bag on the plane with you, third-party luggage shippers look more appealing. Recenltly United Airlines launched a new service in partnership with FedEx. here's how the new service stacks up against competitors like Luggage Forward. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=755809&category=OPINION http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=755809&category=OPINION Article asks the question that is on the mind of many travelers – why haven’t baggage fees dropped now that fuel prices are down? Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/airline-code-sharing-3705/ http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/airline-code-sharing-3705/ Q&A LA Times blog discusses baggage fees and why some airlines have them while partner airlines do not. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.livemint.com/2009/01/01222230/Airline-industry-time-for-mor.html?h=B http://www.livemint.com/2009/01/01222230/Airline-industry-time-for-mor.html?h=B This piece discusses airline deregulations and why stricter regulations should be implemented again. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2008/12/looking_at_the_year_ahead_for.html http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2008/12/looking_at_the_year_ahead_for.html Cleveland’s Plain Dealer outlines what the coming year will look like for U.S. airline carriers. It discusses the variations in oil prices, failing airlines, less service and rising fares. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bangornews.com/detail/96125.html http://www.bangornews.com/detail/96125.html Bangor Daily News discusses how Maine’s congressional delegation is beginning to question why airlines have not cut the cost of fares considering the decrease in fuel charges. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedailysound.com/12408travel2008-12-03T23-48-51 http://www.thedailysound.com/12408travel2008-12-03T23-48-51 Michelle Strashoon, blogger at Hip Compass, included a very positive mention of Luggage Forward in her weekly column for the Santa Barbara Daily Sound.  Here she reviews various travel vendors and also offers travel tips to her readers. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1113369.html http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1113369.html The Star Telegram reports on how some of the major U.S. carriers are expected to turn profitable this coming year. The article discusses how baggage fees are keeping airlines afloat in these hard economic times Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.examiner.com/x-2034-DC-Budget-Travel-Examiner~y2008m12d27-Bad-news-Baggage-fees-are-here-to-stay http://www.examiner.com/x-2034-DC-Budget-Travel-Examiner~y2008m12d27-Bad-news-Baggage-fees-are-here-to-stay Katie Howell writes about how baggage fees are here to stay, despite decreasing fuel charges, as the fees provide needed revenue to the airlines. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/12/18/DI2008121802317.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/12/18/DI2008121802317.html Washington Post offers readers answers to travel-related questions and comments, including info on baggage fees. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/business/23bags.html?_r=2&hp http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/business/23bags.html?_r=2&hp New York Times piece on airline baggage fees; gives information on airlines who offer special discounts and tips on how to save money on those fees. Mentions people who use FedEx to ship bags. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.keyc.com/node/15113 http://www.keyc.com/node/15113 Channel 12 Fox in Mankato offers travelers tips for this holiday season, including how to avoid major baggage fees. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST CNBC posted an article about how baggage fees are helping UPS revenues as more people choose to ship their luggage.]]> http://feedroom.businessweek.com/index.jsp?fr_story=645ddefeb80e63309cd044f7bd7e9aedb87064e9 http://feedroom.businessweek.com/index.jsp?fr_story=645ddefeb80e63309cd044f7bd7e9aedb87064e9 BusinessWeek featured a video piece about Luggage Forwarding and baggage fees and what people are doing to avoid them including luggage delivery services. Luggage Forward is included in the industy piece. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://edaycafe.com/2008/12/cutting-costs-of-air-travel/ http://edaycafe.com/2008/12/cutting-costs-of-air-travel/ Luggage Forward is included in a blog post on Edaycafe highlighting the pros to using luggage shipping services. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/business/16road.html?ref=travel http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/business/16road.html?ref=travel Joe Sharkey at the New York Times highlighted the fact that "more people are trying to carry on their luggage", and the risks of stolen bags. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.cnbc.com/id/28012796 http://www.cnbc.com/id/28012796 CNBC posted an article about how baggage fees are helping UPS revenues as more people choose to ship their luggage. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2008/12/baggage_fees_of.html http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2008/12/baggage_fees_of.html New baggage fees may be the bane of air travelers, but they could be a boon and a business opportunity for Luggage Forward, a Boston company that transports suitcases and sports equipment... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/ski-travel-should-yo-3530/ http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/ski-travel-should-yo-3530/ Luggage Forward, a door-to-door delivery service, selects what it considers the best combination of price and service among several shippers. It backs an on-time guarantee by a refund plus up to $500 per bag for delays. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp It's impossible to travel light on a ski trip. Yet, since last season, most domestic carriers have begun charging for checked luggage...you can ship your bags via...a dedicated door-to-door service such as...Luggage Forward (www.luggageforward.com). Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp August, 2008 - Convenient, secure, reliable - unfortunately, these words do not apply to modern air travel. They do, however describe the services of Luggage Forward, a Boston-based company that will pick up your bags at your door and have them waiting for you at any hotel, resort, cruise ship, or safari lodge in the world. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/delta/stories/2008/07/21/baggage_costs.html http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/delta/stories/2008/07/21/baggage_costs.html But for those who really can't stand the security lines or waiting at the baggage carousel, there is an alternative. Companies such as Boston-based Luggage Forward will pick up the luggage - not packed in a box - from the traveler's house and have it waiting at the hotel...It's true-door-to-door service. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25459587/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25459587/ Shipping your bags ahead of time allows you to skip check-in lines and waiting around at baggage claim... To send a 40-pound bag between New York and San Francisco, the lowest price we found on Luggage Forward was $94 each way. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.forbes.com/travel/2008/07/03/summer-travel-survival-forbeslife-cx_rr_0703travel.html http://www.forbes.com/travel/2008/07/03/summer-travel-survival-forbeslife-cx_rr_0703travel.html If luggage is a persistent problem, try shipping it in advance. UPS and FedEx will ship bags if they are properly packed and boxed, but this requires involved paperwork. ...services like Luggage Forward...take care of the pesky details. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp Luggage Forward Inc., a Boston-based outfit that touts what it calls "total travel convenience," says that orders for this past Memorial Day weekend rose 400% from the previous year. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dailycandy.com/boston/article/36856/How%2BI%2BMet%2BYour%2BMother http://www.dailycandy.com/boston/article/36856/How%2BI%2BMet%2BYour%2BMother Pack me off in style on our next vacation: The guys at Luggage Forward will ship my golf clubs from the front door to my hotel room. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121185173544121695.html?mod=googlenews_wsj http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121185173544121695.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Consider shipping your luggage instead of checking it. ...luggage shippers like Luggage Forward...may now be an attractive alternative. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://blogs.usatoday.com/golfersworld/2008/04/is-there-such-a.html http://blogs.usatoday.com/golfersworld/2008/04/is-there-such-a.html So I tried Luggage Forward, a service that picked up my clubs at my house and delivered them to Lake Las Vegas, then picked them up after my round and shipped them home. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/17409974.html# http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/17409974.html# Elizabeth Sloane is a world traveler, but at 82 years old, she admits it's a hassle to lug around baggage. "When I was younger I would carry my things around."So she went online and found a company dedicated to shipping baggage called Luggage Forward Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp Chandler Blake, a Boston-based information technology consultant, uses Luggage Forward when he travels for work. On a recent trip to Munich, Germany, he decided to have his bag sent ahead of him so he could fly hassle free. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp When Adam Kolodny took his wife and four children on a ski trip to Colorado, it cost him $1,200 to ship eight large bags of ski equipment and baggage round trip through Luggage Forward. But compared to the mess it would've caused at the airport, the price was worth it, said Kolodny... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp Since Luggage Forward was established three years ago, sales have grown 300 percent each year, said Zeke Adkins, co-founder of the Boston-based company. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp As struggling airlines add extra-luggage fees and travelers worry about growing security restrictions, services like Luggage Forward...have emerged as ways to bypass the hassle of checking bags Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp To expand its services among everyday travelers, Luggage Forward last year introduced a seven-day "economy" option that typically costs less than $100 for a bag one way. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.portfolio.com/business-travel/seat-2B/2008/02/05/Luggage-Shipping-Guide#page1 http://www.portfolio.com/business-travel/seat-2B/2008/02/05/Luggage-Shipping-Guide#page1 Andy Abramson, the chief executive of Communicano, a communications agency based in Southern California, is a Luggage Forward fan. He cites a recent on-the-fly international itinerary change that was simplified by having a Luggage Forward staffer involved. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://emagazine.coastmagazine.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=OCM&BaseHref=OCMCoast/2008/02/01&EntityId=Ar12800&ViewMode=HTML http://emagazine.coastmagazine.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=OCM&BaseHref=OCMCoast/2008/02/01&EntityId=Ar12800&ViewMode=HTML Plan on skipping the baggage carousel on arrival at your honeymoon destination. Luggage Forward, a worldwide luggage shipping company, has that covered. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp If you don't want to hassle with luggage at the airport, Luggage Free and Luggage Forward are two of the new companies that provide luggage shipping service. The cost depends on the number of bags and when you need them to arrive. 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