You might also need to travel light. As a rule most courier companies will claim your entire checkable baggage allowance for freight. Couriers are allowed the carry-on baggage for personal belongings. If you pack efficiently, and wear bulky clothing on the plane, this is usually not a problem. In return for this flexibility you can expect to save up to 85 percent off the regular airline ticket price.
Discounts vary, depending on the season and demand, but are usually substantial.
Occasionally companies will offer free flights when they are in dire need of a last-minute courier. The length of stay in the foreign country varies according to the ticket. Nearly every flight allows you to stay at least seven days. Fixed stays of one or two weeks are common on the European trips. There are several air courier companies in some major cities.