International removals by air
Sometimes when you're moving overseas, you need to have your items with you as quickly as possible. When that's the case, air freight removals are your best option.
From a single suitcase through to the full contents of your household, we've got the expertise to ensure your belongings arrive as quickly as possible at your destination.
Your destination
We are able to offer service to all major international airports throughout the world, along with many regional airports. If you have a smaller consignment, you may want to collect the goods yourself from the airport, however, we suggest you allow us to assist with customs clearance.
If you'd like door-to-door service, please let us know. We're happy to arrange the service that best suits your needs.
Pricing estimates
Although we can give you an estimate of the cost of sending your goods by air freight, the final accurate price is frequently not known until it has been collected and weighed. This is because airlines charge either on the final volumetric weight or space - whichever is greater. Once your goods have been packed, they'll be forwarded on to the airport for onward consolidation, measurement and weighing.
Loading on to the aircraft
The next step for your belongings is to ensure compliance with current air freight security measures. They'll either be placed in an X-Ray machine or a decompression chamber prior to being prepared for loading. The decompression chamber is a necessary step, and should cause no wear and tear to your belongings.
Your items will be containerised into an air igloo (see photo above) or loaded and netted onto giant pallets. Your belongings are then forwarded to the airlines or their handling agent.
At this stage, export documents and necessary customs formalities will be completed and a customs examination may need to be carried out. When your goods are sent, we will be given unique air waybill numbers so your goods can be tracked throughout their journey.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with one of our removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
Went the extra mile to ensure everything went off to our satisfaction
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
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How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Clear explanation and assurances, plus arrangements to store furniture and move split over two days.
The price was competitive compared with other quotes.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
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Brilliant. Mark and his team were calm, efficient and approachable, and literally went the extra mile to ensure everything went off to our satisfaction over the two day move into storage.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
When downsizing, do an in person tour rather relying than video tour to get a more accurate impression of volume and accessibility advice - eg if wardrobes etc need to be dismantled beforehand..
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
9/10
Couldn’t have asked for more
We successfully moved yesterday. This is to let you know that our removal operatives, Dave, Brandon, Mike G and Paul were brilliant, efficient, courteous and polite and clean and tidy in their work! Couldn’t have asked for more!
Thanks to all your team at Britannia Bradshaw involved in our move!
Brian BostockVery helpful and efficient team
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Flyer through the post.
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Best consultation meeting, with Martin. Also more choice to customise the package.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Spencer, Rhys and Scott: very helpful and efficient team, friendly, good sense of humour.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Not sure.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Office team also great: Jackie and Luke. Friendly, honest and efficient team.
They made moving seem easy
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Postcard through the door
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Just good service from Ernie and Lynne. Also, they made moving seem easy!
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were great. Friendly, efficient, and went above and beyond to help with a few other things as well in the new house. Peter and Simon are a credit to you!
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Honestly couldn’t fault you at all - well done!!!!!
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
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