LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS FOR TRANSPORTING TO YVR 

Following are the luggage restrictions for returning students with Beaton's Meet & Greet and how we will handle oversized and over limit amounts.  

Returning students must be aware that Beaton's Meet & Greet will expect that students will take only 2 large suitcases, each case not weighing more than 50 lbs., a carry-on bag (tote type suitcase, box, carryall, etc. dimensions being not more than 9" X 16" X 22" and not exceeding 22 lbs.) and a backpack or satchel dimensions being not more than 6" X 13" X 17" and not exceeding 22 lbs.  This is considered a normal amount of luggage, is accepted by most airlines and can be handled by our drivers and vans.  

Returning students must be aware that they will be charged a flat fee of $30 per item over the above amount; i.e. 2 large suitcases up to 50 lbs. each, a carry-on bag and backpack or satchel dimensions and weight as per above.   Beaton's Meet & Greet must be notified 24 hours before the returning student expects pickup to go to the airport if he/she is planning on carrying extra bags.  This advice allows the transportation company to plan vehicle requirements for the day.  The extra fee will allow the transportation company to bring additional vehicles and drivers on for the day if required because of additional luggage.  Students will be required to pay the driver upon pickup or they may be asked to find alternate transportation.  Our drivers cannot, by law, lift more than 50 lb. suitcases and must ensure that students are safe and comfortable in the vehicles - no suitcases on laps, etc.  

Returning students who have heavy luggage (more than 50 lbs. in any one bag) should expect that they will have to pay extra to the airline and to Beaton's Meet & Greet for assistance in the airport.  The service fee to be paid to Beaton's will be $30 and will be collected upon pickup.  The student should expect to assist the driver with loading and unloading this luggage.  To avoid inconvenience at the airport, it is advisable that students purchase an extra bag while in Vancouver and separate out their luggage to fit the requirements of the airline.  Often at the airport, students are sent to purchase another bag and sort out their belongings on the airport floor - sometimes missing their flight.  Not only does this process waste valuable time at the airport but it is very costly in added fees to the airline.  The extra fee to Beaton's will compensate our driver for assisting the student to organize his/her luggage properly at the airport.