The question every traveller with extra bags asks. Here is the straightforward answer: for one bag on some routes, it can go either way. For two or more bags going to most international destinations, shipping with us is almost always cheaper than paying the airline — and we collect from your door. You also travel lighter.
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.
💰 1 bag: depends on route. 2+ bags: almost always cheaper with us. We collect from your door. Price confirmed before collection. 0800 096 38 39
Airline excess baggage fees are not published prominently for good reason. Here are the real numbers our customers encounter.
⚠ Fees vary by route, weight class and booking time. Gate prices are consistently higher than pre-booked. Two extra bags at gate rates: from £60 depending on airline.
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 transport 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 can help 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. 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.