Checking a box instead of a suitcase

[SummersMom]

I am planning to take some snacks down with us for our upcoming trip. I'm thinking of packing them in a box and just checking it on the airline, we have tons of extra baggage allowance. Does anyone have any experience with this? Will Magical Express get it and deliver it to our room with our bags if it has the luggage tag on it?

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

Yes, you can check a box as baggage. It will be opened and the contents will be inspected when you check in, so seal the top lightly.

 

[ducklite]

Keep in mind that it must meet the dimensional and weight restrictions as if it were a suitcase, or you'll be charged extra for it.

 

[dudspizza]

Keep in mind that it must meet the dimensional and weight restrictions as if it were a suitcase, or you'll be charged extra for it.

I would also suggest having a box with some sort of handle to make it easier to pick up and move. I am sure baggage handlers hate boxes as they are hard to pick up and load. I loaded and unloaded for UPS in college... SUCKED. I can't see a baggage handler being "nice" to a box. I know I wasn't (at times) when with UPS.

Duds

 

[I'mNoPrince]

I would either just put them in another case or a duffle type bag. You can use it on the way home for Souvies.

But you can do just a box if you would like to.

 

[clkelley]

I've checked boxes, footlockers, coolers, etc. and they've always arrived safely at my destination.

If you check a box and use DME, the tag has the backing that can be removed all the way and you can stick the tag flat on the box. Just make sure the tag is not over any "seams" on the box where they might open it and possibly damage a bar code on the DME tag.

 

[AllyBri]

I would also suggest having a box with some sort of handle to make it easier to pick up and move. I am sure baggage handlers hate boxes as they are hard to pick up and load. I loaded and unloaded for UPS in college... SUCKED. I can't see a baggage handler being "nice" to a box. I know I wasn't (at times) when with UPS.

Duds

I just have to ask.
Why would you take a job with UPS with that attitude??