Slightly off-topic, but...
Posted 13/08/2012 - 16:45
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I think Steve is saying that there are opportunities to travel cheaper if you carry some item for a courier company.
Best regards, John
Posted 13/08/2012 - 16:48
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Friend of mine did this.
Worked for a courier company.
Ticket paid for by the courier company and 'all' he had to do was convey whatever from a-to-b.
He had many a trip to far flung places and just needed to pay any additional accommodation costs over and above those met by his company.
Used to make money on top by buying/selling his duty free allowance to bar owners - (normally Whisky).
Worked for a courier company.
Ticket paid for by the courier company and 'all' he had to do was convey whatever from a-to-b.
He had many a trip to far flung places and just needed to pay any additional accommodation costs over and above those met by his company.
Used to make money on top by buying/selling his duty free allowance to bar owners - (normally Whisky).
Posted 13/08/2012 - 16:58
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johnriley wrote:
I think Steve is saying that there are opportunities to travel cheaper if you carry some item for a courier company.
Correct, John. I was in a wee bit of a rush here at work, as I had to get our own courier across to T5 in a hurry.I think Steve is saying that there are opportunities to travel cheaper if you carry some item for a courier company.
NaimKhan - in answer to your question, you can indeed fly cheaper in most(if not all) cases. Basically, the airline takes your baggage allowance (you are still permitted to take a piece of cabin baggage on board), and discounts your flight ticket. If you want further info, give the 0870 number a call, and they can send you an info pack.
Posted 13/08/2012 - 17:04
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JohnX wrote:
Friend of mine did this.
Worked for a courier company.
Ticket paid for by the courier company and 'all' he had to do was convey whatever from a-to-b.
He had many a trip to far flung places and just needed to pay any additional accommodation costs over and above those met by his company.
Used to make money on top by buying/selling his duty free allowance to bar owners - (normally Whisky).
I also found it very useful years ago if I was "uniformed-up" on my trips! I used to work for TNT Skypak back in the old days, and the bright orange courier overnight bag came in handy many a time! The UK ops manager at that time used to get me to bring him back 2 boxes of King Edward Invincibles, and a bottle of Remy Martin on the Corporate Visa Card!!.. Plus, the girls in customer services were usually all asking me to bring back perfumes for them too!! I daresay if I still done as much travelling these days, it wouldn't be a problem for me to take "orders" from the members here for Pentax accessories - duty-free, of course!!
Friend of mine did this.
Worked for a courier company.
Ticket paid for by the courier company and 'all' he had to do was convey whatever from a-to-b.
He had many a trip to far flung places and just needed to pay any additional accommodation costs over and above those met by his company.
Used to make money on top by buying/selling his duty free allowance to bar owners - (normally Whisky).
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