Air travellers who pack lightly can potentially have their flight ticket covered by delivering packages to international destinations.
In an interview with CTV's Your Morning on Monday, founder Shelvie Fernan said she often sends her packages home to the Philippines by giving them to friends and neighbours already travelling there since international shipping fees can get costly. She says international shipping fees can range from $200-$300 per kg, however her company charges $50 per kg for senders, while carriers will be compensated between 50 to 100 per cent of their flight ticket.The business model of "crowdshipping," where drivers or travellers make a pitstop during a trip they're already taking, isn't new and has already taken off with such U.S.-based companies as Airmule and Pigeon Ship.
"We follow all customs protocols and we pay the fees and if ever they're asked, we know what's inside their luggage. We know how much everything costs so we have an idea of what they're going to expect when they're in customs," she said.
They do that with tourists in Thailand too 😂😂