Luggage Express has gained public recognition through print media such as, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Readers Digest and thousands of other's across the country, as well as aired commentaries and interviews with CNBC, ABC, Business Now.

Recently, Richard Altomare took Luggage Security issues to Congress. Mr. Altomare wrote a White Paper "More Security, Less Hassle for American Travelers: A Private Sector Solution for the Airline Industry". This white paper outlines steps that would ensure the security of airlines passengers by separating luggage from passengers. For more information click here for white paper.

There is no branded consumer accepted commercial luggage transportation service anywhere else in America. Universal has over 8000 no-cost warehouse locations (postal stores). The service includes luggage collection from home, hotel or business and delivery to consumer’s end destination. Immediate benefits to the travelers include: convenience, help with large and heavy luggage items, avoiding long baggage check-in lines and minimizing pre-flight waiting time, as well as delays at retrieval carousels at journey’s end. The inbound service includes collection by local postal stores of passenger’s luggage and then delivery by major carriers to the final destination. Arrangements for international customs clearance will be part of the service.

There are significant benefits to the airlines, which include: customer satisfaction, easier check-in, a secure alternative to curb-side check-in, less congestion in the departure hall with less luggage to screen and it should minimize departure delays. Negotiations are currently underway with airlines to offer the luggage service for free to first-class and business class passengers.

To repeat, Universal plans to charge $70 per piece of dropped off luggage or a minimum of $85 per pick-up. The average couple, traveling for 10-14 days, with 3 pieces of luggage will presently spend $2500-3000 for such a trip. The addition of $210 is minimal for the added convenience of not having to stand in line for 2 hours prior to departure and no movement of luggage issues until it arrives at their final destination. Luggage Express may conduct luggage sales through travel agents, which will offer the service to their clients when their tickets are booked. The service will be advertised directing passengers to call an 800 number for pick-up. It is estimated that 30% of the luggage business will be derived from travel agents or travel website efforts. While USXP cannot be definite as to the market penetration that it will achieve, the FAA expects the number of airline passengers to double by 2005, making domestic luggage exceed 3 billion suitcases.

The short-term goal of USXP is to go international once it has reached a 1% market penetration, utilizing its postal business center warehouse network presently located in all 50 states. USXP has trademarked both the name and patented the procedure to protect its ideas and efforts. Its website (www.usxpluggageexpress.com)  is expected to be easy to remember and will fully explain the services. Recently USXP signed a letter of intent to purchase Virtual Bellhop, the largest private luggage movement company in America.