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Hoof Hearted 02-11-2009 05:09 PM

Jupiter air is a courier company owned by Japan Airlines. It has offices in Hong Kong, Australia and NY and LA. Google them to get a phone number. Be persistent and disregard the fact their web site says they don't use couriers anymore, they just don't use them as much. That's what I have been told. I am planning on using them this summer for a Hong Kong - LA trip. I have been told that if you plan on travelling a heavily travelled route such as Hong Kong - London, or LA-NY, your chances are better. Plus as a courier you will have access to the JAL travel lounges.

767pilot 02-11-2009 06:05 PM


Originally Posted by ⌐ AV8OR WANNABE (Post 556749)
I used to carry a letter stating I was a courier. Also, upon arriving at the destination I'd meet my representative prior to the customs line and he/she would take the package through the customs. Their package = their responsibility... Again, this was 15 years ago, not sure about today...

Yea, I'd be afraid of what some customer could be shipping in those packages. Ever been in a turkish prison :D?

⌐ AV8OR WANNABE 02-11-2009 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by 767pilot (Post 557214)
Yea, I'd be afraid of what some customer could be shipping in those packages. Ever been in a turkish prison :D?

Does Turkish sauna count? :D

ilbartlett 02-18-2009 08:41 AM

Excellent travel info, Wannabe! Thanks for posting.

Jetjok 02-18-2009 09:24 AM

MrPlow,

Sounds like fun, but a final piece of advice: don't courier anything that you've got to shove up your butt, even if you're from California or Cape Cod.:D

JJ

⌐ AV8OR WANNABE 02-18-2009 10:27 AM


Originally Posted by ilbartlett (Post 561800)
Excellent travel info, Wannabe! Thanks for posting.

You're welcome, it can be fun for anyone who does his/her own research and errors on the caution side...


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