Luggage Travelers Worry Pay Airline's Packing Clothes Trip

Many travelers worry about what will happen if the airlines "lose their luggage" (misplace bags, so that suitcases don't arrive when and where the traveler does). In the past, these people tried to pack less and "squeeze" (fit into a small space) all their things into a carry-on bag. However, this has become more difficult in the "post-9/11" (after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001) environment, because there are greater restrictions on the types of things people can bring in a carry-on, and particularly on liquids. In addition, many airlines are "reducing" (decreasing; making smaller) the "baggage weight limits" (the maximum amount one's suitcase can weigh) and even charging additional "fees" (money paid for a particular purpose) for each bag that is checked.

"Frustrated" (annoyed and upset) with these changes, airline travelers are looking for other "options" (choices) to send their luggage to their "destination" (where one wants to go). In recent years, several companies have begun offering "luggage forwarding services." Customers can pay these companies to send their luggage to their destination for them. "Theoretically" (in theory, but maybe not in reality), when they get off the airplane, their luggage will be waiting for them. They won't have to pay any of the airline's fees, worry about lost baggage, or stay within the airline's baggage weight limits.

Some of these luggage forward services are "significantly" (much) more expensive than simply using an airline's baggage-check services. However, some travelers are willing to pay extra for the "convenience" (how easy or difficult it is to do something) and "ease of mind" (not needing to worry about something) of not checking their bags.