THE UPS STORE WESLACO EXPANDS LUGGAGE SHIPPING SOLUTIONS WITH NEW LUGGAGE BOX

Alternatives Take the “Lug” Out of Luggage; Save Time, Money

The UPS Store ^® in Weslaco, located at the Palm Plaza Shopping Center on Texas Blvd, Pike and Frontage- 1015 N. Texas Blvd, Ste. 20B, Weslaco, Texas,  can ease air travelers’ burdens this summer with luggage shipping alternatives, including a new luggage box that takes the place of a suitcase, to help reduce hassles of long lines, security searches and increasing baggage fees. 

“Not having to carry a suitcase while traveling is a great convenience. Even better is luggage awaiting your arrival at a destination or hotel,” said Hector & Gloria Mejia, The UPS Store Weslaco owners. “You can ship your luggage as is; place it in a box for shipment, or purchase a luggage box, eliminating the need for a suitcase altogether,” Mejia added. 

Mejia aslo said, “Within Texas, we provide UPS ground services that take one to 2 days for delivery without paying overnight or two days UPS premium rates!” When shipped UPS Ground service, the luggage box is competitively priced with the airlines’ baggage fees, especially when compared to the major airlines, many of which are charging well over $100 for comparable baggage. Additionally, members of the Automobile Association of America (AAA) can receive a 15 percent discount off the full retail price of The UPS Store eligible products and services and five percent off domestic U.S. UPS shipping costs..  

The new luggage box comes as the AAA predicts an increase in summer travel this year.  AAA’s Memorial Day forecast predicted a more than five percent increase in Americans traveling, a trend expected to continue this summer.   Heather Hunter, AAA spokesperson said, “Additionally, our travel agents are reporting double-digit increases in the percentage of travelers making advanced bookings for tours and cruises as well as an increase in hotel bookings via AAA.com.” 

The luggage box comes in two sizes, large and small; has a sturdy handle for easy carrying, and is made of recyclable corrugate. Because it weighs less than an empty suitcase, packing directly into the box can help lower shipping costs. Travelers also can include packaging tape and a return UPS shipping label for use when returning home.    “Luggage shipping picked up when the airlines began increasing fees for checked bags and carry-ons,” Mejia said. “At the UPS Store Weslaco, we have experience on luggage shipping from our Winter Texans and visiting tourist to the Rio Grande Valley” he adds.   

The UPS Store Weslaco is excited to offer the New Luggage Boxes. Both luggage boxes meet airline baggage restrictions for travelers opting to fly with their belongings. The small box can be carried on and the large box can be checked in, minimizing the chance of paying airline oversize or overweight charges. The luggage boxes have been professionally tested. Travelers can visit The UPS Store Weslaco website to view a luggage box information sheet with details about box dimensions, weight limitations and declared value. Luggage solutions from The UPS Store Weslaco also allow travelers to easily track shipments with UPS mobile apps for cell phones, PDAs or other web-enabled wireless devices or receive e-mail shipment notification.  Travelers can visit the www.theupsstorelocal.com/5704 or call us at 956-969-8282 to research the most economical shipping option. Planning ahead allows travelers to choose a less expensive shipping option like UPS Ground service. Additional information to consider when planning to ship luggage includes:

• The certified packing experts at The UPS Store Weslaco also specialize in packing odd, oversized items, such as skis, golf clubs and fishing poles – items travelers would prefer to have waiting at their destination.
• Because of the duties and taxes associated with international shipments, The UPS Store Weslaco does not recommend shipping luggage internationally.
• Federal Aviation Administration restrictions prohibit The UPS Store from shipping hazardous materials, including colognes and perfumes, aerosol sprays, nail polish and cigarette lighters via air.

 In addition to domestic and international shipping, The UPS Store Weslaco offers full-service packaging; online and digital printing; black-and-white and color copies; document finishing (binding, laminating, etc.); printing services (business cards, letterhead, rubber stamps, etc.); notary; custom crating and shipping for large items (furniture, artwork, motorcycles, etc.); mailbox and postal services; office and packaging supplies, and more. 

The UPS Store is located at 1015 N. Texas Blvd. Ste 20B, Weslaco, Texas and has convenient hours: M – F 8:00 am – 6:30 pm and Sat 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. For additional information, visit www.theupsstorelocal.com/5704] or call 956-969-8282. 

About The UPS StoreWith nearly 4,400 locations in the United States, The UPS Store network comprises the nation’s largest system of retail shipping, postal, document and business service centers. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of Mail Boxes Etc., Inc., a UPS subsidiary. For additional information, please visit http://www.theupsstorelocal.com/5704