In the travel industry, some businesses are finding better luck catering to vacationers instead of business travelers. “Most of the increase in business that we’re seeing is luxury leisure vacationers,” Kirley said. There are fewer customers on business routes like New York to Los Angeles, he said.
...Luggage Forward can help you avoid the fees, but often, these options cost far more than what the airlines are charging. Then again, they’re probably more reliable. An overnight delivery service is far less likely to lose your belongings.
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.
"... 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."
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The Future of Air Travel May Include Passenger Weigh-In
Luggage Forward’s third annual industry report outlines possible trends travelers should be prepared for in 2009 and beyond.
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Luggage Forward and Ski.com Help Skiers Skip Long Lines and Avoid Baggage Fees
An affordable, hassle-free alternative to checking ski and snowboard equipment allows travelers to avoid baggage fees.
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Crowded Planes and New Luggage Restrictions Present Additional Hassles for Thanksgiving Travelers
Luggage Forward offers peace of mind, eliminates burden of carrying, checking and claiming luggage
Even before new baggage policies were announced, a handful of companies offering to ship your luggage found a niche market in luxury travel.
Luggage Forward, a company based in Boston, offers to pick your luggage up anywhere you'd like, whenever you'd like and deliver it to your hotel. Like the postal service, they charge according to weight and desired speed of delivery.