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Cheapest International

Cheapest Way to Ship Internationally

When it comes to shipping internationally, there are a number of options that you could choose from, but which is the cheapest? Send My Bag takes a look at the various options for international luggage shipping.

Ryanair Ancillary Revenue

Ryanair Earns Billions from Add-Ons

A new report has revealed that Ryanair has earned over £1.7 billion in just one year from ancillary revenue, placing the airline among the top 5 airlines for this type of income.

Delta Fees Increase

Delta Joins United and Jet Blue by Increasing Baggage Fees

Weeks after United and Jet Blue increased their checked baggage fees, Delta Air Lines have now followed suit.

Ryanair Italian Watchdog

Italian Watchdog Investigates Ryanair Hand Luggage Charges

Italy's competition watchdog, Antittrust, is looking into the new hand luggage charges announced by Ryanair in August.

Baggage Handler Theft

Baggage Handler Steals Luggage

A baggage handler in Ibiza airport has been caught on camera going through a passenger’s luggage before stealing a speaker.

Hand Luggage UK Flights

UK Flights: How Much Hand Luggage Are You Actually Allowed?

Airlines are constantly making the headlines these days, due to their ever-changing hand luggage policies. New weight restrictions, size limitations, and the introduction of charges for cabin baggage have turned a simple matter into a confusing one.

United Increase Baggage Fees

United Change Checked Baggage Fees

United has become the next major airline to increase its baggage fees in recent weeks. The changes will affect checked baggage fees specifically. It will now cost $30 to check a bag, which is an increase of $5.

JetBlue Fee Increase

JetBlue Increases Checked Baggage Fees

JetBlue has announced that it is increasing the cost of checking a bag. The price hike will see the cost of one checked bag raised from $25 to $30. A second checked bag will go up from $35 to $40. Most notably, a third checked bag will increase from $100 to a massive $150.

Ryanair New Baggage Rules Nov 18

Ryanair New Baggage Rules for Hand Luggage

Ryanair have again announced new baggage rules. This is the second change to their baggage allowance this year. The change means that the only item of hand luggage that can be brought as far as the gate is one small carry-on item. Currently, a larger 10 kg item can be brought as far as the gate, where it is checked into the hold free of charge.

Make the Most of Summer

Making the Most of the Summer Break

After a gruelling final term at university, it is tempting to head home to mum’s cooking and old creature comforts, and to curl up on the sofa for the duration of the summer break. But we all know that summer should really be used as an opportunity for some self-improvement. With competition for jobs greater than ever, university students should use the summer break to clock up experience outside of the lecture theatre and boost their CV. But there are other ways your mind and body can be improved by making the most of the free time you have over the summer. With this in mind Send My Bag has put together its top tips for making the most of the summer break.

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Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19

Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19

Besides all of the fun and games that a shared house can bring, there are also some boring adult things to do. Firstly, the process of finding and successfully getting a house, then things like picking rooms, setting up Wi-Fi, electricity, TV, splitting bills and so on. There’s also the small matter of staying safe and acting responsibly, especially in light of the current situation.

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Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!

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Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University

Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University

Staff and students at Ulster University (UU) in Northern Ireland will have to wear face coverings in lectures and classes when the 2020/21 academic year begins on 21 September.

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