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shadowjack
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Re: Shipping

Post by shadowjack »

You might want to check just to make sure they will have the weight allowance to take it. Nothing obligates an airline to carry all your excess baggage - I called my airline and told them I was coming with 7 extra boxes and would that be a problem?

Good luck with your move!
PsyGuy
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@Fraisinette

Yes you need to contact the airlines (and not just the departing airline, but the airlines on any connecting flights/segments), an be sure to receive an update by email confirmation or a notation in your passenger record if they approve the excessive baggage request. If you have a complex travel itinerary you may find yourself with delayed baggage (which is usually good, as the carrier will deliver it to your residence by courier).

Some airlines offer a discount if you purchase baggage accommodation/allowance at the time of ticketing, but this is usually domestic and regional carriers, and seldom applies to "excess" baggage beyond the first one or two pieces.
adminpaul
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Re: Shipping

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You may find this article helpful in addition to what has already been posted.

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notyouraverageturd
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Re: Shipping

Post by notyouraverageturd »

I can second sea frieght as a good shipping option. A little more labor intensive, but cheap, if you don't mind the wait.
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