http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp Luggage Forward press and press releases. 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/press_full.jsp http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/30/business/smallbusiness/30sbiz.html http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/30/business/smallbusiness/30sbiz.html In the service industry, for example, Luggage Forward started a white-glove shipping business in 2004 with the help of larger partners like FedEx. This year, it has enjoyed double-digit quarter-to-quarter shipment growth, even in the middle of the economic downturn. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.smsmallbiz.com/profiles/Stand_Out_Getting_Customers_to_Believe_You_Can_Deliver_the_Goods.html?cid=23 http://www.smsmallbiz.com/profiles/Stand_Out_Getting_Customers_to_Believe_You_Can_Deliver_the_Goods.html?cid=23 What are you doing to stand out from the crowd? While our customers like being able to skip the hassle of dealing with their luggage at the airport, they also like the fact that we guarantee delivery. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/apr2009/db20090420_108489.htm http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/apr2009/db20090420_108489.htm Luggage Forward, a Boston-based baggage delivery service, predicts that airlines will eventually consider a traveler's total weight - checked and carry-ons, plus body weight - when it comes to assessing fees. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.area-daily.com/email/em090416.html http://www.area-daily.com/email/em090416.html Too much to carry on? Try shipping your bags instead. Luggage Forward ships excess baggage, golf clubs, surfboards and skis (no matter what the size!) door-to-door to more than 200 countries. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/future-proof/2009/03/passenger-weigh-ins-fat-chance.html http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/future-proof/2009/03/passenger-weigh-ins-fat-chance.html Consider this....the future of air travel may well include passenger weigh-ins according to Luggage Forward, those nice people who ship your luggage from doorstep to destination… Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.travelmuse.com/articles/general-features/luggage-shipping-services http://www.travelmuse.com/articles/general-features/luggage-shipping-services Luggage Forward has been liberating fliers from their luggage since 2004. The Boston–based company has an easy-to-use online form that generates a quote based on a complicated pricing matrix—the size, shape, speed and distance of your shipment all play a role. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp http://www.luggageforward.com/press_full.jsp Luggagefoward.com accommodates both domestic and international deliveries of any size. The service ships to more than 200 countries worldwide and allows same-day bookings. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_02202009.htm http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_02202009.htm Luggage Forward’s third annual industry report outlines possible trends travelers should be prepared for in 2009 and beyond Mon, 09 Feb 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.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.destinationclubforums.com/f38/k-year-end-member-update-1746.html http://www.destinationclubforums.com/f38/k-year-end-member-update-1746.html The blog Destination Club mentioned that Abercrombie & Kent partnered with Luggage Forward this year Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://simplystated.realsimple.com/nearlywed/2009/01/happy-honeymoon.html http://simplystated.realsimple.com/nearlywed/2009/01/happy-honeymoon.html This article mentions Luggage Forward as an easy way for honeymooners to ship their luggage ahead of time, as it is one less thing to worry about. Thu, 08 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.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://pattisprattles.wordpress.com/2008/12/29/pattis-annual-valentines-day-gift-guide-for-lovers/ http://pattisprattles.wordpress.com/2008/12/29/pattis-annual-valentines-day-gift-guide-for-lovers/ Patti Covello-Pietschmann, a freelancer who covers luxury travel, beauty, spas, cruises, etc. Last week, she included Luggage Forward in her Valentine’s Day gift guide on her blog, Patti’s Prattles Mon, 29 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.luggageforward.com/press/pr_12242008.htm http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_12242008.htm Service offers affordable, hassle-free alternative to hauling heavy toys through severe weather conditions Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_12152008.htm http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_12152008.htm An affordable, hassle-free alternative to checking ski and snowboard equipment Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST 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.luggageforward.com/press/pr_12152008.htm http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_12152008.htm An Affordable, Hassle-Free Alternative to Checking Ski and Snowboard Equipment Mon, 15 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/pr_11122008.htm http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_11122008.htm Luggage Forward Offers Peace of Mind, Eliminates Burden Of Carrying, Checking and Claiming Luggage Wed, 12 Nov 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://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_05082008.htm http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_05082008.htm Global Guests of The Luxury Collection Will Now Enjoy Luggage Free Travel and Access to a World of News Publications Thanks to New Partnerships with Luggage Forward and NewspaperDirect Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_04172008.htm http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_04172008.htm Club Membership Provides Access to Expanded Suite of Luxury Services Thu, 17 Apr 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.luggageforward.com/press/pr_02052008.htm http://www.luggageforward.com/press/pr_02052008.htm Luggage Shipping Company Offers Clients the Option to Offset Carbon Emissions for Every Shipment Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST 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. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST