Baggage

If you are going abroad for a long period, you come across the issue of your luggage getting there. Free cabin baggage on your flight is limited, or even not existing anymore, and the fees that the airlines charge for excess baggage is constantly growing.

If you need to take, or bring back, more than your luggage allowance will permit, You will receive a 5% discount on shipping your baggage with SendMyBag!

The sendmybag website is easy to understand with a great FAQs section. 

First you need to check if they can service your to and from locations. If so you are ready to go!

To start you should know the size and weight of your bags (boxes, luggage, and/or other items). On the home page select Get A Quote. From there you can check the costs for your luggage shipment. If you decide to go on with it, you will have to complete insurance forms, identity checks, and customs questions so make sure you have all relevant information at hand.

It sounds like a lot of work, but in fact it’s all quite simple. 

Send My Bag will send you an email with your tracking number; as well as links where you can download and print your labels. You can also request label protectors which are free of charge. You add the labels to your luggage and wait for them to pick it up.

Here are some advantages of using Sendmybag:

• Avoid ever growing airline baggage fees
• Skip check-in and baggage drop off at the airport.
• No more waiting at the bagagge carousel and at customs.
• Avoid having to dragg your luggage to/from the airport  
• No need to be afraid that your luggage might not make your connection, even if connections are tight. 
• Great for sending specialized equipment and bulky items.

• Don’t wait until the last minute.

- place your order with enough time to receive the Send My Bag label holders to make sure your labels are completely secure.
- Also give your luggage enough time to travel in case it gets held up in customs or hits another bump along the way!

• It is important to make sure the size and weight of the luggae are accurate, as your price is dependent upon this information. 
• Misinformation in your order could result in your shipment being delayed. 
• If shipping internationally to the U.S. you will have to provide a copy of your passport as well.
• Make sure you order SMB’s label protectors which are free of charge. They are designed to ensure your labels stay intact during transit. 
• Download the Send My Bag app. This way you can track your delivery throughout the entire process. 
• Pay close attention to the prohibited items list. Depending where your items are being shipped, you cannot send everything. You can check the list on their website. 

IT IS THIS SIMPLE, SEND MY BAG COLLECTS YOUR LUGGAGE FROM YOUR HOME BEFORE YOU TRAVEL AND THEN HAS IT WAITING FOR YOU AT YOUR DESTINATION UPON ARRIVAL. WHEN IT’S TIME TO HEAD HOME, THEY BRING YOUR LUGGAGE HOME AGAIN!