Airlines world wide are constantly updating and restricting baggage weights for passengers therefore you should always check your designate print out and be aware of your luggage allowance as excess can cost you money. Even within Australia, where paunchy service carriers have been liberal in their allowances, things are changing and luggage is restricted, Qantas have recently revised their baggage allowances.
o If you have more than your allowance, even if it is items such as promotional material or samples, you should check shipping and unaccompanied baggage rates and compare with airline excess baggage rates. Don’t leave it till the last tiny, as excess baggage can be very expensive. In Australia companies such as Packnsend provide an generous service, examine under freight agents in the yellow pages or on line or check your company’s preferred freight agent.
o A estimable shipping agent will get all your purchases and consolidate them into a single shipment. win several quotes – an opinion of the weight and volume of the items to be shipped will obviously relieve. Agents will even arrange to score your extra suitcase or promotional material from your hotel, and if you reveal your impress home and your passport, you will pick up a better rate. Obviously the more services the higher the cost. You can always post smaller items that you don’t want to carry around with you, or shops may do this for you.
o If you are shipping goods attend to Australia from overseas, ask that your goods are not packed in wood as Quarantine on arrival will charge you to glance any wooden items and this includes packaging material. You should also catch a written statement from the freight company or your shop stating that your goods are not packed in wood.
o Always ensure that you receive written confirmation of your delivery details along with details of packaging and occupy out insurance if it is not included in the deal.
All airlines have a summary of their baggage restrictions on their website which you should check out before you move.
