Tuesday Travel Tip: Ship It

It is only on very rare occasions that I check a bag. I began this personal policy long before airlines charged to check bags. I value the freedom to switch flights easily and to move quickly without dealing with heavy, bulky bags. I also like to leave the airport after I land, not wait at the baggage claim.

However, sometimes I go away for very long periods of time, even months. I can't get by with just a carry on, especially if the seasons change while I am away. In these cases, I ship my suitcase. I find that the major shipping companies will allow you to ship the bag itself, so you don't even need to pack your things into boxes. Not only is the bag there waiting for you at your destination, in many cases it is cheaper for me to ship the bag than pay for a taxi to the airport plus the fee involved with checking it. Still considering checking a bag? You also loose a bit of freedom as you travel. More than once, I have been allowed to make a last minute switch with my flights, but only after the gate agent made sure that I hadn't checked a bag.

Next time, ship it.

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