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For Travellers 30 Jun 2026 5 min read

How Travellers Are Earning Extra Income on Every Flight

Every time you board a flight, you have something most people don't realise is worth money: spare luggage space. The average traveller uses less than their checked baggage allowance on a return trip. That unused weight? Someone else would pay to use it.

The simple idea behind CarryLink

CarryLink connects travellers who have space with senders who need items moved between cities or countries. You post your trip, someone books your available kilograms, you collect their item, carry it on your journey, and hand it over at the destination. You get paid. They save on courier fees. Everyone benefits.

What kind of items do people send?

Most commonly:


Travellers always have the right to inspect, approve, or refuse any package before accepting a booking.

How much can you earn?

Earnings depend on your route and how much space you offer. Travellers on popular routes (e.g. Lagos → London, Accra → Toronto) can charge ₦5,000 – ₦20,000 per kg. A 5kg booking on a single trip could add ₦25,000 – ₦100,000 to your travel budget — without changing anything about your plans.

Getting paid safely

Payment is always collected upfront from the sender and held in escrow. You receive the money only after the sender confirms delivery — or automatically after 48 hours. You never chase anyone for payment.

Ready to start?

Posting a trip takes under 2 minutes. Set your route, departure date, available weight, and price per kg. Senders will find you — or you can browse open delivery requests and reach out directly.

Ready to get started on CarryLink?

Join thousands of travellers and senders already using the platform.

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