United Airlines Raises Bag Checking Fee on Transatlantic Flights; Luggage Concierge offers alternatives

United has followed a recent precedent set by Delta Airlines by increasing their bag checking fee from $70 to $100 on most transatlantic flights. Delta recently raised prices from $75 to $100 dollars according to Wolfe Trahan analyst Hunter Keay. Keay highlighted the fact that the hike-ups in bag checking prices were coming “despite falling fuel prices”.

Does this leave a frequent flier with any other options?

In an effort to accommodate travelers with concerns for increases in luggage prices, companies have sprung up offering private alternatives. One example of a private luggage delivery service is Luggage Concierge.

(http://www.luggageconcierge.com)

Luggage Concierge is looking to attract customers that are tired of paying up-charges on their luggage, especially for abnormally shaped luggage like golf clubs.

Luggage Concierge coordinates a luggage pickup from a set location and privately moves your belongings to and from the location of your choice without the use of an airline, allowing you to board your flight luggage free. 

Luggage Concierge offers a set of different insurance policy varying on the type of flight and boasts price rates competitive to those of most airline companies.

The cost is approximately $87 to $140 for a 75lb bag, 3 day domestic service, $85 for a golf bag, $454 for international flights.