The skyrocketing price of fuel has already made it costly to fly, but now getting your luggage on board is pricier too.
Delta Air Lines Inc., the nation's third-largest carrier, announced that it will double its charge for checking a second bag on domestic flights from $25 to $50. Most major carriers already charge $25 to check a second suitcase, but they could follow Delta's lead and raise their fees as well.
Tack on charges for luggage that weighs over 50 pounds (a hefty $50 to $90 fee) or oversized bags (that's another $100 to $175) and you could be looking at some serious surcharges.
If you pack ahead of time, The UPS Store will ship your luggage to anywhere in the United States for about as much as it would cost to check it.
For example, sending a 40-pound suitcase from New York to Disney World is about $50, including insurance up to $500 (which airlines don't offer). This is the least expensive option and takes about 5 days, and would require a little planning ahead. Three-day air and overnight are also available. The UPS Store can calculate the actual cost based on distance, weight and travel time.
In addition to possible cost savings, UPS delivery has other advantages over airlines such as delivery confirmation and insurance for lost luggage. Despite the fact that they've begun charging for baggage services, airlines do not offer any of these services and will not refund your money if your luggage doesn't arrive with you. Before you ship, you should contact the hotel first to make sure they will accept luggage and can store it securely until your arrival.
Next time let The UPS Store help make your travel easier.
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FORT COLLINS WELCOME AAA
MEMBERS TO "SHOW YOUR CARD &
SAVE"
Great Savings Now Offered to More than 50 Million AAA Members in North America
[Fort Collins, CO], [June, 2008] – The UPS Store® location on Harmony Rd. in Fort Collins, along with The UPS Store locations across the country,have teamed up with AAA to offer valuable discounts to AAA members through AAA’s Show Your Card & Save® program. AAA members that visit any of The UPS Store locations can save 15 percent off the full retail price of eligible services and products, while saving 5 percent on UPS shipping costs.
“The UPS Store is pleased to have this opportunity to provide affordable shipping and business services rates to AAA members,” said franchisee Danielle Phillips. “We look forward to welcoming them into our stores.”
In addition to domestic and international shipping, The UPS Store offers freight services, packing services(including custom boxing and crating and materials, mailbox services, document and finishing services, fax services, office supplies and more.