New easyJet service at Edinburg Airport. Photo: Shutterstock Travelers flying with easyJet from Edinburgh Airport this summer can now leave one of the most stressful parts of air travel behind: carrying their luggage to the airport.
Edinburgh Airport and easyJet have announced a new partnership with baggage delivery company Airportr, allowing passengers to check in their bags directly from their home, office, or hotel before heading to the airport.
The service is designed to offer a more seamless travel experience, enabling customers to travel hands-free and proceed straight to security upon arrival at the airport.
Airportr collects passengers' luggage at a chosen address, verifies their identity, seals the bags, and transports them securely to the airport. Once the luggage has been checked in for the flight, travelers receive their bag tags electronically via SMS and email before collecting their belongings at their destination.
According to Airportr, the service currently boasts a 99.9% delivery rate and includes live baggage tracking throughout the journey. The company also offers baggage protection of up to £1,300 and says that if a bag is lost while in its care, customers will receive a replacement suitcase worth up to £1,290.
The launch reflects a broader trend across the aviation industry, with airports and airlines increasingly investing in services designed to reduce stress and improve the passenger experience. Remote baggage check-in has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among business travelers, families, and passengers carrying bulky luggage or sports equipment.
Airportr already operates similar services at several airports across Europe, including locations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with pricing varying depending on distance from the airport and the number of bags being transported.
For easyJet passengers departing Edinburgh, the service could mean extra time for a coffee, a meeting, or simply a more relaxed start to their journey.
As airports continue to look beyond traditional check-in counters and baggage drops, traveling light may soon become the new normal—even if your suitcase is already on its way to the plane.