Unaccompanied Baggage Explained
What's the difference between Excess Baggage and Unaccompanied Baggage?
All airlines have strict limits on the amount of free baggage which may accompany a passenger on their flights. This allowance is dependant on the class travelled however, it is normally 20kg.
Excess baggage charges imposed by the airlines are expensive and are based on 1% of the first class airfare to your destination.
Exportair can save you money by sending your excess as unaccompanied baggage.
When can I lodge my Baggage?
You can lodge your baggage with us:
Prior to departure
We suggest approximately one week to ten days if you would like your goods to arrive at about the same time as you (usually one or two days later).On the day of departure
Providing our office is open. Please check our opening times.
When will Exportair send my goods?
Once you bring your goods to us, we will process the documentation and then forward your goods to their destination.
We are also able to delay sending your goods should you not be arriving at your destination immediately. Please ask our staff for further details.
What are the charges?
For a once only documentation handling charge of $85.00, Exportair will complete the necessary documentation and labelling and provide full IATA airline insurance. Please call us for costs per destination.
The airline levies are subject to fluctuation. As of 24/05/2006 the fuel and security levies imposed by the airlines are .85 cents per kilogram. These levies are additional to freight rates.
Exportair will place your unaccompanied baggage or cargo on any scheduled flight out of Perth. We offer a full range of services and facilities to ensure your freight arrives safely at its destination.
You can save money by sending your excess or heavy items as Unaccompanied Baggage.
Excess baggage charges imposed by the airlines are expensive and are based on 1% of the first class airfare to your destination.