Mail Boxes Etc. Offers Relief To Beleaguered Air Travellers

August 18, 2006 - Press Dispensary - With the current heightened security at UK airports placing major restrictions on hand luggage and recent reports of over 20,000 bags going missing, air travellers’ confidence in the system has been severely shaken. This could explain why centres run by international delivery specialist, Mail Boxes Etc. ( MBE - http://www.mbe.co.uk ), are reporting an increase in the number of packages containing valuable items - traditionally carried in aircraft cabins – which are being sent overseas by holidaymakers.

Dave Tester, franchise owner at MBE Brighton, says: "Usually we take suitcases full of clothing which we package in large cartons and send on, most typically to long-haul destinations such as the USA and Australia. Over the last week, however, we have been taken aback by the number of smaller bags being sent, even to nearby European destinations including Spain and Germany."

Frank Bigley, of MBE Sheffield, adds: "Since reports of an increase in theft from baggage, many air passengers are switching to parcel carriers to ensure the safe handling and arrival of their valued personal items. We have packed and shipped via UPS, FedEx and Parcelforce Worldwide everything from contact lens solutions to cameras, Ipods and laptops in the last few days."

Simon Cowie, chaiman of Mail Boxes Etc. (UK) Limited, comments: "While insurance companies and airlines continue to argue over customer compensation, travellers are taking matters into their own hands. Our centres saw a similar sharp increase in the shipment of valuables after '9-11'."

Customers wishing to learn more about the packing and world-wide parcel delivery services available at Mail Boxes Etc. can call 0800 623 123 or visit http://www.mbe.co.uk.

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Mail Boxes Etc. (UK) Limited (MBE UK) trades as Mail Boxes Etc ® under a master licence from Mail Boxes Etc. Inc., a subsidiary of United Parcel Service of America Inc., and is a totally separate and independent entity. Mail Boxes Etc. locations in the UK and Ireland are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of MBE UK.

MBE UK operates via a nationwide network of over 100 High Street retail outlets, part of a 5,700 strong world-wide operation offering a wide range of express, courier and world-wide parcel delivery services, digital copy, print and finishing, mailbox rental, office supplies and postal services.

• Chairman, Simon Cowie is available for interview.

For further information, please contact:
James Simmons, marketing manager, Mail Boxes Etc
Tel: 01608 649230
Email:
Site: www.mbe.co.uk