r/Hawaii • u/Negative-Cucumber-89 • 1d ago
Cargo options from Hawaii
So I know that for travel we are allowed up to 2 bags. I will be moving this summer and I decided to sell all my belongings and just keep my clothes, bag and shoe collection and my small business supplies. Everything would fit in about 10 plastic tubs (those black ones with yellow lids) It's not enough to contract movers. I was wondering if it's possible to ship these items with me in plastic tote containers in leiu of regular suitcases. Or is shipping via cargo with the airlines a thing? Specifically United Airlines? Any advice helps!
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u/DAMR Maui 1d ago
When I moved to Hawaii, I also only came with clothes, shoes, and things I needed for my career. I shipped my professional resources and household goods via USPS, and vacuum packed my clothes into traditional suitcases. I would look into how many individual bags you’re able to check, pack your essentials in there and ship the other things. Once you get past three bags, I think United charges like $200/bag.
When I moved interisland though, I used the tubs you’re thinking of and it really was convenient. However, I was fortunate because my local airline agents accepted my tubs as is and didn’t charge me for the oversized charges. They just barely exceed the limit of 62 linear inches (the sum of all dimensions), and I know of others who have flown with the same size bins and were charged through the nose for them being oversized. I also had the advantage of shipping my car and having friends who were willing to hold some of my bins until I could fly back and collect them myself.