Your airline
- Checked bag fee$45–50
- Oversized surcharge+$200
- Overweight surcharge+$100
- Arrive3 hours early
- Lost bag risk0.56%
One bag, one-way$245–350
The lighter way to travel
Arrivehands-free.
We pick your bags up from home and deliver them to your hotel, cruise ship, or resort — usually before you land. Skip baggage claim. Travel light.
$500Insurance included
3,500+Partner locations
4.9★Avg. traveler rating
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Airline fees, decoded
The checked bag math has changed
In April 2026, every major US airline raised checked bag fees. A $45 bag is really a $295 bag.
For a family of 4 going skiing:
- Airline bag fees alone: $860-1,160 for the trip
- Airport buffer for oversized bags: +3 hours per direction
- Lost bag rate: 5.6 bags per 1,000 checked passengers
- Baggage claim wait: 15-45 minutes at your destination
With Waylighter:
- All-in price: $1,162 same trip in peak season, all fees included
- Skip the check-in line — arrive at the airport with just carry-ons
- Bags arrive before you do, ready at your hotel or condo
- Full insurance and real-time tracking — every bag, every leg
Same price ballpark. Zero baggage stress.
Waylighter
Calculating your all-in price…
Total—
All in. No surprise fees.
Family of 4 going skiing NYC → Aspen roundtrip
Airline
$1,160United worst case
Waylighter
$1,1624 ski bags, peak season
How it works
Three steps. Zero baggage claim.
01
Get an instant quote
Enter your pickup, destination, and bag count. Prices are flat and transparent — no "get a quote" runaround.
02
Schedule pickup
We come to your door with prepaid labels. Optional white-glove packing available at premium tier.
03
Arrive hands-free
Your bags are waiting at your hotel, resort, or stateroom — usually before you land. Real-time tracking on every leg.
Who it's for
Built for the way people actually travel.
Skiers & snowboarders
Ship skis, boards, and boots direct to Vail, Aspen, Park City, Whistler. Skip the oversized-baggage fee and the shuttle-with-a-ski-bag routine.
Cruisers
Bags delivered directly to your stateroom in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Port Everglades. No dragging luggage through terminal traffic.
Business travelers
Ship your suit, samples, or trade-show materials ahead. Land, take a car, walk into your meeting.
Resort & villa stays
Long trips need more than a carry-on. We deliver to Aman, Four Seasons, private villas, and everything in between.
Students moving in
Move-in day without a rental van. Ship dorm essentials from home to campus.
Golfers
Clubs delivered directly to Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Bandon Dunes. Ready when you tee off.
Coverage
Anywhere in the continental US. Growing internationally.
We use FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS rails, so we go where they go. Domestic priority ships in 2–3 business days. Express next-day is available on most routes.
- US → USAll 48 continental states + AK/HI (surcharge)
- US → Canada & MexicoRolling out Q1 2027
- InternationalTo 60+ countries via DHL Express — pilot lane
"I've flown to Aspen four winters in a row. This is the first time I didn't have to fight a rental-car line with two ski bags. My skis were racked at the concierge desk when I checked in."
Pricing
Flat, transparent, honest.
One flat rate per bag based on distance — every fee included. Ski bags from $119, golf from $109, luggage from $79. Multi-bag discounts kick in at 2.
Ski bags
from $119/ bag one-way
- Short hop$119
- Standard$139
- Cross-country$159
Skis, boards, boots — oversize handling included, up to 50 lb.
Golf bags
from $109/ bag one-way
- Short hop$109
- Standard$129
- Cross-country$149
Clubs and travel case, oversize handling included, door to clubhouse, fully insured.
Luggage
from $79/ bag one-way
- Short hop$79
- Standard$99
- Cross-country$129
Suitcases and duffels, door to door — no airline lines, no baggage fees.
- Door-to-door pickup and delivery
- Insurance and real-time tracking included
- Multi-bag discounts from 15% on bag two
- 10% off the return leg on round trips
FAQ
Questions travelers ask us most.
How far in advance should I ship?+−
For Standard service, 5–7 days before you travel. For Priority, 3–4 days. For Express, next-day pickup is available in most metros.
What happens if my bag is lost or damaged?+−
Every shipment includes insurance at no extra cost — $500 Standard, $1,000 Priority, $2,500 Express. Claims are processed within 5 business days.
Do you handle skis, golf clubs, and oversized items?+−
Yes. Skis, snowboards, golf bags, and bikes ship at flat rates with oversize handling included — usually cheaper than checking an oversized bag with an airline.
Can I ship from a hotel back home?+−
Absolutely. Round-trip shipments are our fastest-growing category. Book both legs at once and save 10%.
How does the price compare to checking a bag?+−
For 1 bag, checking is usually cheaper. For 2+ bags, ski/golf/oversized, or peak-season travel, Waylighter usually costs the same or less — and you skip baggage claim.
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