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AUGUST 12, 2021The List

How to Pack a Carry-on for a Seven Day Trip

Many people try to bring only one small piece of carry-on luggage on airplanes, as checking baggage can cost anywhere from $30 to $200, depending on the size of the suitcase, according to Lugless.

Alternatives to Checking Your Luggage

LugLess, owned by Luggage Forward, is a budget service that uses an algorithm to find discounts with FedEx and UPS. Customers take their luggage to a local drop-off point or arrange for it to be picked up for an added fee.

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Linkenheimer says that many of his regular customers are getting around airline baggage fees, saying “customers who ship gear buy reusable, durable hard cases,” he says. “Then they stick the shipping label right on them.”

Don't want to check your luggage? Ship it or wear it and save

How To Save Money On Budget Airlines & Not Pay For Extras While Flying

In lieu of checking your bags, another option is shipping them to your destination. “Rates start at $15 and your bag shows up at your destination, so no baggage claim for you either,” Aaron Kirley, president of Lugless, tells Bustle.

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You Can Save Money on Air Travel By Shipping Your Luggage

LugLess streamlines the entire process better than anyone.

How to Ship a Suitcase for Less Than the Airline Bag Fee

A new bag shipping service called LugLess wants you to ship a suitcase instead of lugging it to the airport—and claims to have figured out how to do it for cheaper than some airlines’ checked bag fees. The cost to ship one bag (under 50 pounds) starts at $23 for a short trip and $40 for transcontinental journeys.