The Unseen Cost of Extra Baggage: Why Lytbag is the Smarter Financial Choice

The Airline "Gotcha" Moment

You're at the check-in counter, proud of your packing skills, when the scale tips just a few kilos over the limit. The airline representative gives you a sympathetic but firm look. The cost for that extra weight? Often, it's shockingly high. Excess baggage fees are a major profit center for airlines, and they rely on travelers underestimating their luggage weight.

Let's Do the Math: A Real-World Scenario

Imagine a family of four traveling from Bangalore to Delhi for a wedding. Each passenger has a 15kg checked baggage allowance. But with festive outfits and gifts, their four bags weigh 20kg each.

• Extra Weight: 5kg per bag x 4 bags = 20kg of excess baggage.
• Typical Airline Fee: Most domestic airlines in India charge around ₹500 - ₹600 per additional kilogram.
• The Total Airline Cost: 20kg x ₹550/kg = ₹11,000! And that's just for one way.

The Lytbag Alternative

Now, let's see how shipping those bags with Lytbag compares. Instead of four overweight bags, you could ship two large 'Heavy' category bags containing the same 80kg of luggage.

• Lytbag Cost: The price would be based on a fixed rate per kilometer, which is significantly more predictable and affordable than per-kilo airline fees. A quick check on our Price Calculator would show a cost that is a fraction of the airline's charge.
• The Added Value: This price includes doorstep pickup, delivery to your destination, insurance coverage, and zero airport hassle. You're not just saving money; you're buying convenience and peace of mind.

Beyond the Price Tag

The "cost" of excess baggage isn't just financial. It's the stress of repacking at the counter, the physical strain of carrying heavy bags, and the time wasted in queues. When you ship your luggage, you bypass all of it. Your vacation begins the moment you leave home, not after you've survived the airport.

Before your next trip, weigh your options—and your bags. Don't fall for the hidden costs of airline travel. Get an instant, transparent quote from Lytbag and see how much you can save.