{"id":36578,"date":"2026-08-25T10:27:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spourgitis.gr\/valitsa-sto-aeroplano-i-metaforiki\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:34:07","slug":"suitcase-on-the-plane-or-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spourgitis.gr\/en\/suitcase-on-the-plane-or-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Suitcase on the Plane or Transport: Why It&#8217;s Better to Send Your Luggage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 &#8220;nightmare&#8221; of the suitcase. Airlines charge exorbitant amounts for extra luggage, and airport overweight baggage fees can literally ruin your travel budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real cost of an extra suitcase on the plane<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airlines have turned luggage into a major source of revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding an extra suitcase (20kg &#8211; 23kg) when booking a ticket costs from <\/span><b>\u20ac40 to 80<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per route (depending on the destination and the season).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to add the suitcase <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at the airport<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the day of the flight, the charge can exceed <\/span><b>100\u20ac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each extra kilo (if your suitcase is 25kg instead of 23kg) is charged with a &#8220;penalty&#8221; starting from 10-15\u20ac <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per kilo<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does it cost to ship with Sparrow Transport?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of paying \u20ac80 for a small 20kg suitcase on the plane, you can send a <\/span><b>large double-sided box<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at a much lower cost, directly to your door abroad. Due to our<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fleet (road transport \/ groupage) to Europe and England, our costs are <\/span><b>up to 60% cheaper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">than airlines and multinational couriers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Luxury of &#8220;Travel Light&#8221;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The financial benefit is huge, but the <\/span><b>comfort benefit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is priceless:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No more lugging:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Forget lugging heavy suitcases on trains, subways and the cobblestones of Europe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zero Stress at the Airport:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quickly pass through security with just your backpack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Waiting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you land, you don&#8217;t have to wait 40 minutes at baggage claim, nor do you risk the airline &#8220;losing&#8221; your suitcase on a connecting flight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Door-to-Door Service:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to send your things: Suitcase or Box?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many customers ask us: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Can I send my suitcase itself with the carrier?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is <\/span><b>Yes, but we don&#8217;t recommend it!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Secret of the Experts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t send the suitcase. Buy <\/span><b>Heavy Duty Boxes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They hold a lot more stuff (clothes &#8220;press&#8221; better in a square shape, especially if you use vacuum bags).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are loaded with absolute safety in our trucks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They protect your stuff 100%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They cost little (\u20ac2-3 a box) compared to an expensive suitcase that can wear out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Traveling Soon? Send your stuff sooner!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spourgitis.gr\/metafora\/Step-1.php?lang=en\"><b>Calculate Shipping Costs Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &#8220;nightmare&#8221; of the suitcase. Airlines charge exorbitant amounts for extra luggage, and airport overweight baggage fees can literally ruin your travel budget. 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