Service to carry bags to / from airport in Australia - right up to checkin?
I've got a flight in a week to Melbourne. However, I've recently had surgery and am not allowed to lift anything heavier than 2kg (4.5lb).
The trick being that I need to take a suit and carry-on bag. I could check it all, but I still need to get it to the airport in Sydney, and from the airport to my accommodation in Melbourne.
Are there services that would carry all my bags for me right up to the check-in counter? I'd ask friends but it's during work hours. The train + skybus fares for them would also add up, to the extent it's worth enquiring about a service.
Best Answer
Should you really wish to fly along with your with luggage, in my opinion you should qualify as a passenger needing special assistance. You could therefore contact your airline in advance and ask them for help carrying your luggage within the terminal building. That's what I did when I had to fly with a broken leg, crutches and a cask.
When it comes to getting to/from your accommodation, I can imagine your taxi driver will be glad to help you out. Don't forget to tip, of course.
A somewhat more effortless solution, as @jpatokal suggested, would be having a shipping company mail you your belongings to/from wherever you're going. Send them at least 24h before you get to Melbourne and you should be good.
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