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How It Works
How to ship your bags and see the world stress-free.
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.
SHIP YOUR LUGGAGE VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE
Guaranteed Delivery Worldwide
In addition to providing service to every zip code in the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Luggage Forward ships luggage and sports equipment around the world for all types of travel itineraries. Since 2004, we have shipped luggage to and from more than 200 countries and territories. Trust in our experience to ensure that your bags will be awaiting your arrival, no matter where you’re traveling.
SEND LUGGAGE TO 200+ COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES
Ship Bags Internationally
Travel the world without your bulky luggage weighing you down. Shipping luggage internationally with Luggage Forward can significantly lessen the burden of your overseas trip. Whether shipping luggage to destinations such as Europe, the Caribbean, or Australia, you skip long lines at check-in, the wait at baggage claim, and breeze through Customs. Popular international shipping destination include:
MEET YOUR BAGS IN YOUR STATEROOM
Ship Luggage To A Cruise
Our cruise ship luggage delivery process is easy and cost-effective. You can have your bags delivered directly to your cruise ship where they will be sent directly to your stateroom.
Upon disembarkation, Luggage Forward can arrange to have your luggage picked up at the port and sent back to your home.
HAVE YOUR CLUBS WAITING FOR YOU
Ship Golf Clubs To The Course
You can ship your golf clubs to any golf course worldwide. We partner with country clubs and golf courses worldwide to ensure that you can have your golf clubs delivered where they will be waiting for your next round of golf. At the end of your trip, we’ll ship your golf clubs home directly from the course as well.
Learn more about shipping golf clubs to these popular destinations:
SAVE YOUR ENERGY FOR THE SLOPES
Ship Skis To The Mountain
Shipping skis and snowboards to the mountain eliminates the worst part of every winter trip – hauling heavy gear to and from the airport! Whether you’re headed to Colorado or Austria, Luggage Forward guarantees that your skis, snowboards and gear will be delivered directly to the resort, where it will be awaiting your arrival.
SAVE ON EXCESSIVE AIRLINE BAGGAGE FEES
Ship A Bike To Your Hotel
Shipping your bike ahead to your destination will ease your trip to and through the airport. Airlines routinely charging hundreds of dollars for oversized baggage fees. Often, you will save money versus airline fees, and you don’t have to lug your bike to and from the airport! The all-inclusive, door-to-door cost to ship a bike with Luggage Forward is easy to calculate using our instant rate tool. Like magic, your bike will be waiting for you at your hotel and you can can head straight to the trail.
THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL LIGHT WITH KIDS
Ship Strollers & Car Seats
Traveling with young children can be a breeze when you choose to ship kids’ items like car seats, strollers, and pack-and-plays. Say goodbye to lugging cumbersome gear through crowded airports or worrying about their safety in transit. By shipping these essentials to your destination, you can enjoy the convenience of a stress-free journey. A smoother journey means happier travels for the whole family.
MAKING TRAVEL ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Shipping Mobility Devices
Shipping mobility devices like wheelchairs, crutches, and walkers brings an incredible level of convenience to those in need. The hassle-free travel empowers individuals to explore new places, visit loved ones, or partake in events without the burden of transporting their mobility devices, offering newfound freedom and peace of mind to those who rely on them.
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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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