Excess Baggage Solution Market Global Report 2026

The excess baggage solution market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $1.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth during the historic period was driven by increasing air passenger traffic, rising international travel activities, growing adoption of airline ancillary services, expanding airport infrastructure development, and increasing demand for convenient travel services.

The excess baggage solution market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the growing preference for digital baggage management solutions, increasing demand for automated baggage processing systems, rising adoption of integrated travel platforms, expanding use of real-time baggage tracking services, and increasing focus on enhanced passenger experience solutions. Major trends during the forecast period include the increasing adoption of self-service baggage solutions, rising demand for personalized excess baggage services, growing preference for seamless baggage transportation services, expanding airport baggage infrastructure, and increasing focus on baggage security and compliance management.

The rising air passenger traffic and international travel are expected to drive the growth of the excess baggage solution market going forward. Air passenger traffic and international travel refer to the movement of passengers by air across domestic and international destinations for purposes including tourism, business, education, and personal travel. Air passenger traffic and international travel are increasing due to rising disposable incomes, as higher earnings enable consumers to spend more on leisure trips, business travel, and international vacations, making air travel more accessible and frequent. Increasing air passenger traffic and international travel drive demand for excess baggage solutions by increasing the number of travelers carrying additional luggage, creating a greater need for convenient baggage management and excess baggage services. For instance, in December 2025, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, air passenger traffic in the EU reached 1.1 billion in 2024, representing an 8.3% increase compared with 2023, when it recorded 973 million passengers. Therefore, the rising air passenger traffic and international travel are driving the growth of the excess baggage solution market.

Major companies operating in the excess baggage solution market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as digital pre-booked baggage management platforms, to improve passenger convenience, increase pricing transparency, and streamline travel experiences. Digital pre-booked baggage management platforms are airline technology solutions that enable passengers to purchase and manage additional baggage allowances before travel through digital booking channels. These platforms help travelers reduce excess baggage expenses, avoid check-in delays at airports, improve cost transparency, and achieve a more convenient and predictable travel experience. For instance, in May 2026, FLY91, an India-based regional airline, launched SmartBag91, a digital excess baggage solution designed to simplify and optimize baggage management for passengers across its network. The platform allows travelers to pre-book additional baggage ranging from 5 kg to 30 kg through discounted pricing options before departure, providing a cost-effective alternative to airport excess baggage charges. The solution is available across all routes operated by the airline and benefits students, families, business travelers, and passengers carrying additional luggage for longer journeys. Integrated with the airline’s digital-first customer experience strategy, SmartBag91 improves travel planning, enhances baggage cost predictability, and supports seamless regional and connecting travel. This innovation reflects the increasing adoption of passenger-focused ancillary service solutions that combine convenience, affordability, and digital accessibility within the aviation sector.

In November 2025, My Baggage, a UK-based travel logistics and luggage shipping company, acquired Sherpr Global Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, My Baggage aimed to strengthen its position in the international travel logistics market by expanding geographic reach, enhancing travel industry partnerships, increasing operational capacity, and broadening its range of baggage shipping and delivery services across major global travel routes. Sherpr Global Ltd. is a UK-based travel logistics company specializing in door-to-door luggage, excess baggage, sports equipment, and parcel shipping services.

Major companies operating in the excess baggage solution market are PACK & SEND Holdings Pty Ltd, Anglo Pacific International Ltd., Fastway Worldwide Express, LuggageToShip, Eurosender SARL, Seven Seas Worldwide Incorporated, Send My Bag, Transglobal Express Ltd, GFS Express, Kiwi Movers, Allied Moving Services, RYBLUE Logistics, Fly My Luggage, My Baggage, Ship Sticks, LugLess, AirPortr, Bounce, Radical Storage, Excess Baggage Company, LuggageHero, Stasher, Safe Bag, Nannybag, Luggage Forward.

North America was the dominating region in the excess baggage solution market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the excess baggage solution market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the excess baggage solution market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The excess baggage solution market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as excess baggage booking, baggage fee processing, baggage tracking, baggage collection and delivery, baggage storage, baggage forwarding, customer support, and baggage management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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