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Why Ship my Luggage?
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Your Trusted Global
Luggage Shipping
Service
Travel Light
Breeze through the airport and avoid paying extra airline baggage fees. It’s like a travel agent for your bags, so you can carry less and travel light.
Track Your Bags
Once your bags are underway, our algorithm monitors up to 164 different aspects of your shipment. Upon delivery, you’ll be notified that your bags are waiting for you.
On-Time Guarantee
Relax. When you send your luggage with us, it is guaranteed to arrive on time or we’ll refund you double what you paid to ship the bag.
Premium Service
From hassle-free pickups to on-time deliveries, our white glove service ensures your luggage arrives at your destination stress-free, allowing you to focus on your journey.
Avoid Carrying Bags
You simply bring your luggage or sports equipment to your front door, where it is picked up by a Luggage Forward agent. You no longer have to haul heavy suitcases or cumbersome sports equipment to and from the airport.
Your Luggage is Waiting
Luggage Forward will let you know when your luggage is delivered so you can travel with the peace of mind that it will be waiting for you at your destination when you arrive.
“This company has been shipping clothes and sports gear like skis for more than 10 years. Pack your clothes in bags the same way you would for air travel and then have Luggage Forward pick them up from you. And the company will complete and submit all customs documentation.”
— THE NEW YORK TIMES
Eliminate Lost Checked Bags
Whereas airlines specialize in transporting people, Luggage Forward specializes in transporting luggage. We back our reliability with the most comprehensive guarantee in the luggage forwarding industry. Don’t allow your bag to be one of the millions that will be lost or delayed by airlines this year.
No Unpredictable Fees
Recently, many airlines have reduced the weight limit of checked luggage and are strictly enforcing the number of bags each passenger is allowed to check. The resulting fees can add hundreds of dollars to your original ticket price. Have a look at our airline checked baggage fee chart to see how much you’ll pay at the airport.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Luggage Shipping Reviews
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ABOUT LUGGAGE FORWARD
The Most Reliable Luggage Shipping Since 2004
Luggage Forward was born out of the simple idea that we should all be able to enjoy the journey as much as the destination and a great vacation does not begin at the baggage carousel. Or worse yet, with lost or late arriving luggage or sports equipment.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Streamlined Customs
- Double Money Back On-Time Guarantee
- Scheduled Doorstep Pickup
- Complimentary Value Protection
- Luggage Tags Delivered To You
- Excellent Customer Support
HOW IT WORKS
How to Ship Luggage
01
Schedule
Book your luggage shipment online or by phone. Tell us when you want your bags delivered and we’ll give you several pickup date and pricing options.
Pack your luggage, gear, and bags for shipment. Read more about preparing your luggage.
02
Ship
You tell us where and when you want your luggage picked up. We’ll pick up from your home, office, hotel, cruise ship, golf course and more.
We have many luggage pickup options to fit your busy schedule. Read more about luggage pickup.
03
Go!
Head to the airport hands-free! Your luggage will be monitored closely by our team of shipping experts as well as by our predictive tracking technology to ensure on-time delivery. Learn more about how your luggage is transported.
Upon delivery, you’ll be notified via email, text or phone that your bags are awaiting your arrival. Read more about luggage delivery.
Skip Long Lines
Bypass check-in and eliminate the most frustrating part of air travel – waiting in long lines. Traveling without your luggage will allow you to go directly to your departure gate, saving you time on each leg of your journey.
Bypass Baggage Claim
Nobody ever looks forward to starting their vacation at the baggage carousel. You can save up to ninety minutes or more on a typical round trip by shipping your luggage ahead.
Frequently Asked Shipping Questions
Our pricing starts at $99/bag. Pricing is available online or by calling +1 617-482-1100.
Luggage Forward uses baggage categories similar to what you would find with airlines; combining both weight and size to create simple categories, making it easy to generate pricing on our website without the exact weight or dimensions of your luggage.
Our all-inclusive pricing is more predictable and typically less expensive than a per-pound rate because we do not have any additional fees or surcharges.
Pricing is determined based on the following three factors:
- Origin and destination
- Luggage category
- Delivery speed
You can get instant pricing for your specific trip online.
No, your luggage does not have to be boxed. You can pack your luggage as you normally would for airline travel, no additional packaging is necessary.
One of the advantages of using Luggage Forward is that your soft and hard sided luggage can be shipped as is. However, sporting equipment should have adequate padding around any fragile or precision parts to ensure that they are protected during transit.
You may see further details regarding preparing and packing for your order here.
Our complimentary value protection covers your luggage for up to $500 in the rare event that there is damage beyond normal wear and tear. You may increase your value protection up until midnight the day of your pick up.
After your booking is placed, Luggage Forward will mail you a Forwarding Packet up to one week prior to your pickup. The Forwarding Packet contains your itinerary, luggage tags, and relevant instructions for packing and preparing your luggage for shipment with Luggage Forward. If you placed a last-minute booking then the Forwarding Packet can either be emailed to you or it can be printed at luggageforward.com by logging into your account.
You may see further details regarding preparing and packing for your order here.
You can pack your luggage as you normally would for airline travel, no additional packaging is necessary.
One of the advantages of using Luggage Forward is that your soft and hard sided luggage can be shipped as is. However, sporting equipment and other non-luggage should have adequate padding around any fragile or precision parts to ensure that they are protected during transit.
After your booking is placed, Luggage Forward will mail you a forwarding packet up to one week prior to your pickup. The forwarding packet contains your itinerary, luggage tags, and relevant instructions for packing and preparing your luggage for shipment with Luggage Forward. If you placed a last-minute booking then the forwarding packet can either be emailed to you or it can be printed at luggageforward.com by logging into your account.
You may see further details regarding preparing and packing for your order here.
Any hazardous or dangerous commodities are prohibited from all Luggage Forward shipments.
For shipments traveling between two countries, there are additional items restricted by customs.
You can not ship:
- Medication, OTC, prescription, or vitamins
- Food (Includes coffee beans and spices)
- Alcohol (including perfume and hand sanitizer)
- Tobacco
- Pressurized containers (includes sunscreen)
- Valuables or currency
- Electronics (excludes cables and converters)
- Lithium based, or Alkaline batteries (includes tracking devices and range finders)
Upon booking, you will be provided with a list of common items that are disallowed. If you have specific questions, please contact one of our forwarding specialists or see our Terms of Service.
For additional items that cannot be shipped, please visit https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/
Violators of the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR parts 100—185) may be subject to civil penalties of up to $75,000 for each violation ($175,000 if the violation results in severe injury or substantial destruction to property).
We offer same day bookings in many areas and if it is available on our website, we can do it.
If you like to plan ahead, we accept bookings up to 180 days prior to pickup.
Last minute booking?
We will ship customized luggage tags to your pickup location when time allows. Should you make a last minute booking, please bear in mind you will most likely need to print out the labels and documents to maintain the scheduled collection.
Domestic Shipments
Bags traveling within a single country must be locked. Failure to lock Items will void your right to file a claim for lost or missing contents.
International Shipments
Bags shipped between two countries must be unlocked as they may have to be opened as a normal part of the customs screening process. If bags are locked, including TSA approved locks, and customs cannot open an item then the lock or seal may have to be broken.
Locking any item traveling internationally can cause extended delays and will void Luggage Forward’s industry leading on-time guarantee.
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