Airline excess baggage is expensive, stressful, and unpredictable. We offer a simpler, cheaper alternative — we collect your luggage from your UK door and ship it to your destination, no airport queues required.
All carriers require your luggage to be no more than 23kg each. Full stop. It is not a guideline and it is not negotiable at the desk.
If your luggage is over 32kg it must travel as cargo — no airline will load it as a checked bag. Your only option at check-in is to unpack everything in front of strangers and redistribute the weight. It is slow, it holds up the queue, and it is as frustrating as it sounds.
Avoid the embarrassment. Talk to Excess Luggage Co. before you fly — 0800 096 38 39 or get a quote.
Extra bag booked online: significant fees depending on route. Extra bag at airport: significant fees. Heavy bag fee (over 25kg): £65 per bag. Maximum weight: 32kg — anything heavier must be shipped as cargo separately.
BA alternative →Extra bag: approximately significant fees depending on route and cabin class. Heavy bag fee: USD $100 / £65 for bags over 25kg. Economy standard allowance: 23kg per bag.
Emirates alternative →Extra bag fees vary by route and class. Economy Light allows 0 checked bags — every bag is an extra charge. Premium and Upper Class include more generous allowances. Pre-purchased bags are significantly cheaper than airport rates.
Virgin Atlantic alternative →EasyJet charges per bag based on route and timing. A large checked bag (up to 23kg) costs significant fees booked in advance or significant fees at the airport. Extra bags at the airport can cost more than the original flight.
EasyJet alternative →Ryanair's baggage system is deliberately complex. A large checked bag (up to 20kg) costs significant fees booked online, or significant fees at the airport. Priority boarding required to guarantee overhead locker space.
Ryanair alternative →Turkish Airlines has variable excess baggage rates depending on route and frequent flyer tier. Economy passengers on intercontinental routes typically receive 2x23kg. Additional bags cost significantly more than shipping independently.
Turkish Airlines alternative →If you are flying with 2-3 extra bags on a long-haul route, airline excess baggage can easily cost significant fees+ — sometimes more than the original ticket. Our air freight personal effects service collects from your door, handles all documentation, and ships your belongings to your destination — typically for significantly less than those airline fees.
You travel light. Your luggage arrives safely. No airport queues. No weight panic at check-in. No carousel anxiety at the other end.
Get a quote in minutes, or call our UK-based team on 0800 096 38 39.
If you are travelling with more than one or two suitcases, paying airline excess baggage charges can quickly become expensive. Many airlines charge additional fees for extra bags, overweight luggage or oversized items — and you will still need to carry your luggage through the airport yourself.
At Excess Luggage Ltd., we provide a convenient alternative. We collect your luggage, suitcases, boxes and personal effects directly from your UK home, office or university and ship them safely to destinations around the world by air or sea freight. Whether you are a student studying abroad, relocating overseas, emigrating, or simply travelling with extra baggage, our luggage shipping service helps you avoid carrying heavy bags through the airport while offering a reliable, fully tracked service.
Our experienced team has been helping customers ship luggage worldwide since 1998, with services to 185 countries. Depending on your destination, we also offer convenient door-to-door (subject to your destination) delivery options.
Before paying airline excess baggage fees, compare your options. You may find that shipping your luggage separately is a more convenient and cost-effective solution — particularly if you are travelling with several suitcases, sports equipment, musical instruments or personal belongings.
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