Courier companies often find that shipping material in the luggage space of an aircraft passenger is more reliable, timely, and economical than sending the shipment unaccompanied. The courier company begins by purchasing a coach class airfare. They then resell the ticket to you and, in exchange for your luggage space, give you a discount on the airfare. The courier company uses your luggage space for the material it is shipping.
Are there any other limitations to courier travel?
Aside from having an adventurous spirit, you must also be at least 18 years of age to fly as a freelance courier. Because courier companies use only one courier per flight, you must also be willing to travel alone. Occasionally, if you are trying to travel with a companion, a courier company may be able to arrange for flights on consecutive days. Of course, you always have the option of buying one ticket at standard fare, or using some tricks I showed you before for last minute fares.
How much will I save traveling as a courier agent?
You will find that prices for courier flights change often. Typically you will pay between 25% and 50% of the Standard, full fare ticket price. However, those who travel at a moment's notice have been known to get discounts up to 85% off standard fare! Courier airfares, as is the case will all airfares, fluctuate with the season and the demand for the particular destination.
Where can I go as a courier?
Many of the world's major cities of commerce are serviced by couriers. To find out specifically what destinations are available from cities near you, I suggest that that you call up the various courier companies that I have listed below. Because freelance couriers are needed solely for the purpose of speeding the customs process, travel opportunities are available only on international flights. Courier flights are almost always round trip.
Here is a short list of destinations you can travel to with courier travel.
Boston departure
Destinations available: London
New York City departure
Destinations available: Amsterdam, Aucklund, Bangkok, Bangkok, Beijing, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Capetown, Caracas, Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Madrid, Manila, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Montevideo, New Delhi, Paris, Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Tel Aviv, Tokyo
Washington DC departure
Destinations available: London
Miami departure
Destinations available: Buenos Aires, Guatemala, Guayaquil, Lima, London, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago
Chicago departure
Destinations available: Bangkok, Brussels, Hong Kong, London
San Francisco departure
Destinations available: Bangkok, London, Manila, Singapore
Los Angeles departure
Destinations available: Aucklund, Bangkok, Brisbane, Cairns, Hong Kong, London, Manila, Melbourne, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney
Current Sample Airfares for non-courier flights:
Europe from/to the East Coast $169 Each Way / Flexible Stay
Europe from/to the West Coast $249 Each Way / Flexible Stay
Europe from/to the Northwest $199 Each Way / Flexible Stay
Europe from/to the SE and Midwest $219 Each Way / Flexible Stay
Hawaii from/to the West Coast $119 Each Way / Flexible Stay
Hawaii from/to the Pacific Northwest $129 Each Way / Flexible Stay
Mexico/Caribbean from Northeast $159 Round Trip / 1 week stay
Mexico/Caribbean from/to Midwest $209 Round Trip / 1 week stay
Mexico from/to California $189 Round Trip / 1 week stay
Here are the names and contact information for the various courier companies:
Air Facility
153-40 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 712-1769
Halbart Express
147-05 176th Street
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 656-5000
Halbart Express
1000 W Hillcrest Boulevard
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 417-3048
International Bonded Couriers
8401 NW 17th Street
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 597-5331
Jupiter Air
460 S Hindry Avenue, Unit D
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 670-1197
Micom America
220 Howard Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 298-3850
Now Voyager
74 Varick Street, Suite 307
New York, NY 10013
(212) 431-1616
UTL Travel
320 Corey Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 583-5074
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