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Urgent delivery of small cargo by air courier worldwide

AviaSend: Not Just Delivery, but a Personal In-Flight Assistant


Urgent delivery of small cargo by air courier AviaSend

Need to urgently ship an important product sample to a partner in Europe? Or send documents and personal belongings forgotten at home to a colleague already on a business trip in Asia? In business and personal matters, situations often arise when every hour counts, not days, and entrusting valuable cargo to regular mail or a logistics company is impossible due to the risk of delay or loss.

In this case, the only right solution is the "Urgent Delivery of Small Cargo" service from AviaSend. We do not transport commercial pallets or tons of cargo. We specialize in the prompt and careful delivery of your parcels weighing up to 20-30 kg as carry-on or checked baggage. Your cargo doesn't travel in a dark airplane hold with hundreds of other packages, but is personally escorted by our courier.

What do we mean by "small cargo"?

This is anything that can be legally carried on an airplane as checked or carry-on baggage: from an envelope with documents and a flash drive to spare parts for equipment, rare bicycles, exclusive strollers, expensive gifts, or fabric samples. We handle shipments where every minute and complete safety are crucial.

Our advantages:

  • Door-to-door
  • Hand-to-hand
  • No intermediaries
  • Visas to 170+ countries
  • Delivery within 24 hours
  • Valuable cargo and documents
  • Parcels from 100g to 50kg
  • No warehouses
  • For legal entities and individuals
  • Confidential

Air Courier vs. Transport Company: What's the Huge Difference?


Many customers ask: why can't they just send their cargo via DHL or SDEK if they also need it urgently? The difference is significant, especially when it comes to delivery within a few hours or to another continent.

1. Speed ​​and Route:

  • Transport Company: Your cargo passes through sorting centers (hubs). It may not fly on a direct flight, but rather with a connecting flight, where it will be unloaded, sorted, and loaded onto the next flight only a few hours later or even the next day. A flight delay leaves your cargo stuck in a warehouse.
  • AviaSend Air Courier: We buy a ticket for the next convenient flight. Our courier flies with your cargo right away. No reloading or warehouse storage. Travel time = pre-flight procedures + flight time + transfer to the recipient.

2. Responsibility and Safety ("Hand-to-Hand"):

  • Transport Company: The cargo moves from the driver to the warehouse receiver, from there to the loader, then to the airport employee, and so on down the chain. Each link reduces liability and increases the risk of damage or theft.
  • AviaSend Air Courier: Only one person works on your shipment. The carrier personally receives the cargo from the sender, carries it to the check-in desk, checks it in (or carries it in carry-on luggage), receives it upon arrival, and personally delivers it to the recipient. The entire "hand-to-hand" process is overseen by a single responsible person.

3. Customs and Borders:

  • Transport Company: Most cargo requires complex customs clearance, declarations, and brokers. This adds days and requires a mountain of paperwork.
  • AviaSend Air Courier: Your cargo travels as the passenger's personal baggage. This greatly simplifies and expedites border crossing. We strictly adhere to baggage allowances for personal use, so we do not transport commercial consignments (pallets, large wholesale orders).

4. Geography:

  • Transport Company: Operates only on its own routes. Delivering cargo to a small town in a remote province may be impossible or prohibitively expensive with long ground transportation.
  • AviaSend Air Courier: Anywhere in the world where you have an air ticket. If there are flights, we will deliver your cargo. From the airport, we will transport it by ground transportation.

Permitted Baggage Allowances: What Can I Ship?


Since we use scheduled passenger flights of top airlines, we strictly adhere to their rules. Your cargo must fit within the free and paid baggage allowances. We always calculate the route individually, but we focus on the standards of global carriers.

Below are the average rates for economy class. Important: Allowances may vary depending on the fare and destination.

Airline Carry-on baggage (piece) Carry-on baggage weight Checked baggage (allowance)
Aeroflot 1 piece up to 10 kg (55x40x25 cm) 1 piece up to 23 kg (often included)
S7 Airlines 1 piece up to 10 kg (55x40x20 cm) from 1 piece up to 23 kg (depending on fare)
Emirates 1-2 pieces 7-14 kg (depending on class) from 20 to 35 kg (weight concept)
Turkish Airlines 1 piece up to 8 kg (55x40x23 cm) up to 25-30 kg (depending on fare and destination)
Lufthansa 1 piece up to 8 kg (55x40x23 cm) 1 piece up to 23 kg (included in many fares)
Qatar Airways 1 piece up to 7 kg (50x37x25 cm) from 25 to 30 kg (weight concept)

Please note: We do not transport dangerous goods, weapons, narcotics, or items prohibited by airlines and customs laws. If the dimensions or weight exceed standard limits, we can purchase additional baggage space or pay for excess baggage, but this will require additional time and approval.

How do we deliver cargo in just a few hours?


The algorithm is simple and effective:

  • Urgent call: You submit a request in the messenger on the AviaSend website or call us. A consultant will assess the task: cargo contents, weight, dimensions, departure and receipt points.
  • Courier search: We find the nearest available air courier (OBC) with the necessary visas. Our specialists are based in various cities and hold valid visas for the USA, Schengen, China, India, Korea, and other countries, allowing for immediate departure.
  • Connection and Departure: The courier meets you (or picks up your shipment from the designated location) and heads to the airport for the next available flight.
  • Pickup and Delivery: At the destination airport, the courier collects your baggage, passes through the green corridor (we do not transport goods subject to declaration), and delivers the shipment to the recipient in person.

Therefore, shipments handed over to us in the morning can be delivered to the recipient in Europe or Asia the same evening. Speed ​​is limited only by flight schedules and airport transfers.

AviaSend is more than just delivery. This is a personal flight assistant for your most valuable cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is express delivery of small items by air courier?

This service involves having your shipment (documents, parcels, samples) personally escorted by a courier on the next available flight. Unlike shipping companies, cargo doesn't go through sorting centers but travels as the passenger's personal baggage, ensuring maximum speed, "hand-to-hand" delivery within a few hours.

What is the maximum weight of cargo that can be shipped?

We follow airline baggage allowances. Typically, this is one piece up to 23 kg (checked baggage) and one piece up to 8-10 kg (carry-on baggage). In some cases, shipping cargo up to 30-32 kg is possible, but this is discussed individually, as excess baggage or additional baggage fees will apply.

Is sending cargo by air courier expensive? How is the price determined?

The cost consists of the courier's roundtrip airfare, airport transfers, visa fees (if applicable), and a labor commission. This is more expensive than a regular courier service, but cheaper than losing a contract due to late delivery of documents. This is the optimal solution for urgent and high-value shipments.

Which countries and cities do you serve?

We work with any country and any city in the world served by scheduled or charter flights. Our couriers have visas to enter the USA, Canada, the Schengen area, the UK, Israel, Turkey, the UAE, India, China, and many other countries, allowing us to ship shipments immediately.

How is air courier delivery different from DHL or FedEx express mail?

The main difference is the absence of intermediaries and transshipments. DHL uses a hub system: the shipment can sit in a warehouse awaiting further sorting. AviaSend air courier personally transports the shipment, checks it in, and receives it at the destination, handing it over to the recipient. It's faster and safer for confidential or valuable shipments.

Is it safe to hand over valuables to an air courier?

Yes. Firstly, only one person—the courier—is responsible for the cargo throughout the entire journey, which eliminates theft during warehouse operations. Secondly, we work under an official contract. Thirdly, our couriers are professionals with many years of experience and an impeccable reputation.

Do you transport commercial cargo or pallets?

No, we do not transport commercial shipments on pallets. We specialize in delivering small items and documents in passengers' personal luggage. This allows us to provide exceptionally urgent delivery without the customs clearance required for commercial cargo.

What should I do if my cargo weighs more than 23 kg or has non-standard dimensions?

We can still help you. For oversized or heavy cargo (up to 32 kg), we can register it as sports equipment or pay for additional baggage space. The exact availability and cost must be calculated for your specific route and airline.

Do I need to transport the cargo to the airport myself?

This is optional, but recommended. This will speed up delivery and allow us to arrange a more flexible flight for an air courier who can fly in from another city specifically for your flight. However, we offer a door-to-door service. Our air courier can also come to your office or home (within the departure city), pick up the shipment, and deliver it to the recipient in person in the destination city.

How quickly should I submit a request if I need the shipment "yesterday"?

The sooner, the better. But we understand force majeure situations. Contact AviaSend anytime. If there are 5-6 hours before the next flight and the courier is in your city, we are ready to pick up your shipment as quickly as possible so you can depart on today's flight.

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