A new luggage service lets fliers skip baggage claim after landing at Salt Lake City International Airport, doing all the work and delivering straight to hotels, Airbnb rentals or homes up in Park City.
And Bringit Travel, which launched in February, just reverses the process when it’s time to leave.
What you do when you get home, of course, is up to you.
The service is modeled after hands-free travel services in Japan and Europe, aiming to address what Bringit calls “the luggage limbo” between arrival and hotel check-in, or checkout and departure. The company targets travelers with early or late flights, gear-heavy vacations, conferences, and group trips requiring greater mobility.
According to Jeanette Lee, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Bringit Travel, the service addresses a pain point for travelers that hadn’t been addressed yet.
Bringit features secure, tracked handling by a team of locally employed couriers. Delivery windows are designed to accommodate common flight schedules, including early arrivals and late departures. The service coordinates with local hotels, short-term rentals, resorts, and event organizers.
“Ultimately, we are giving people back time,” Lee said. “We are really passionate about being intentional with your time and reducing stress.”
Even though travel technology has improved, many visitors still struggle with baggage handling, Bringit believes, and so they can help more people use public transit by making it easier to travel without having to lug heavy bags.
“You enter in your flight number, it is API connected, so you don’t need to constantly tell us what the information is, in case there is a change,” Lee explained. “It really is seamless, so you can have that stress-free experience.”
Bringit works with property managers and hotel concierge teams to make logistics smoother. By connecting directly with hotels and rentals, Bringit aims to make sure luggage is taken care of as soon as guests arrive. Travelers can quickly schedule deliveries or pickups using Bringit’s platform.
Founder Israel Arellano, said they created the company to accommodate a shared desire among travelers for a seamless, secure travel experience.
“We are convinced that others feel the same way and we believe that the timing is right with the speed and advancements in technology, we can ensure a seamless, secure, hands-free travel experience,” Arellano said.
For $37, you can send up to two bags within 30 miles, and it’s a $1 more for each extra mile. The service also works for special gear like golf clubs, skis and other large items.
For more information about services, coverage areas, and scheduling, visit bringit.cool