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GlamBabe
  8/28/2014 16:37 EST

Has anyone shipped their clothing and other misc. things prior to shipping all of their belongings? Such as sending things ahead to your hotel rather then dealing with huge suitcases at the airport. If you hsve done this successfully please let me know what service you used and if it was less expensive then dealing with the airlines. Thanks!

Dad775
  8/29/2014 10:23 EST

I'm getting ready to go down to Panama for a few months, and from what I've researched, paying the excess baggage fees is so much cheaper than shipping. Google your airline and "baggage fees" to get an idea of what the charges will be. Then go check Postal and FedEx/UPS sites for costs related to shipping. I found it a minimum of 3x more to ship, rather than paying for extra baggage. I'll be checking in with 3 suitcases and a large fishing rod case plus my carry-ons. Should run $250 to $300, with US airline leaving from the States. Just keep your bags under the allotted weight, as those overweight fees are unreasonable compared to just paying for an extra suitcase.

I was last there in 2008, and from what I remember, customs is right there next to baggage claim, and the door going out to the taxis is just another 30m away. So, you shouldn't have far to go with your luggage.

Good luck to you!

Panama2017
  8/29/2014 14:14 EST

Did your husband fly Copa?

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