If you have recently traveled by plane (especially with low-cost companies like Ryanair, easyJet, or even on international flights with Aegean and Lufthansa), you know well the “nightmare” of the suitcase. Airlines charge exorbitant amounts for extra luggage, and airport overweight baggage fees can literally ruin your travel budget.
Whether you are moving for studies, work, or simply going on a long trip, shipping your luggage with a shipping company is now the smartest and most economical solution. Spourgitis Transport explains why.
The real cost of an extra suitcase on the plane
Airlines have turned luggage into a major source of revenue.
- Adding an extra suitcase (20kg – 23kg) when booking a ticket costs from €40 to 80 per route (depending on the destination and the season).
- If you decide to add the suitcase at the airport on the day of the flight, the charge can exceed 100€.
- Each extra kilo (if your suitcase is 25kg instead of 23kg) is charged with a “penalty” starting from 10-15€ per kilo.
How much does it cost to ship with Sparrow Transport?
Instead of paying €80 for a small 20kg suitcase on the plane, you can send a large double-sided boxat a much lower cost, directly to your door abroad. Due to ourfleet (road transport / groupage) to Europe and England, our costs are up to 60% cheaperthan airlines and multinational couriers.
The Luxury of “Travel Light”
The financial benefit is huge, but the comfort benefitis priceless:
- No more lugging: Forget lugging heavy suitcases on trains, subways and the cobblestones of Europe.
- Zero Stress at the Airport: Quickly pass through security with just your backpack.
- No Waiting: When you land, you don’t have to wait 40 minutes at baggage claim, nor do you risk the airline “losing” your suitcase on a connecting flight.
- Door-to-Door Service: We pick up your belongings from your home in Greece and deliver them to the door of your new home abroad (England, Germany, Holland, etc.).
How to send your things: Suitcase or Box?
Many customers ask us: “Can I send my suitcase itself with the carrier?”
The answer is Yes, but we don’t recommend it! Cloth or plastic travel bags are not made to travel unaccompanied with other cardboard boxes on pallets. Wheels and handles break very easily, and the fabric can get torn or stained.
The Secret of the Experts: Don’t send the suitcase. Buy Heavy Duty Boxes.
- They hold a lot more stuff (clothes “press” better in a square shape, especially if you use vacuum bags).
- They are loaded with absolute safety in our trucks.
- They protect your stuff 100%.
- They cost little (€2-3 a box) compared to an expensive suitcase that can wear out.
Traveling Soon? Send your stuff sooner!
Enjoy your journey without burdens and stress. Calculate the cost of shipping your things and see how much money you will save on airmail fees.
