Hi all, and thanks for the comments. My flight originates on United, and United cargo says they don't work with individuals but that I would instead have to contract with a private company to send anything via their cargo. So, even if Qatar Airways might accept my cargo, United, it seems, will not. Sooo, I have talked to United about just bringing a heck of a lot of extra luggage on and paying extra luggage fees. I find that for the (small) amount of stuff I am bringing to Doha, paying extra luggage fees is cheaper than sending with any company I've spoken to (North American, ShipSmart, FedEx). So, thought it'll be a pain in the bum to get through the airport when I arrive, I think I will just bring a lot of extra luggage, and save some money this way.
Hi all, and thanks for the comments. My flight originates on United, and United cargo says they don't work with individuals but that I would instead have to contract with a private company to send anything via their cargo. So, even if Qatar Airways might accept my cargo, United, it seems, will not. Sooo, I have talked to United about just bringing a heck of a lot of extra luggage on and paying extra luggage fees. I find that for the (small) amount of stuff I am bringing to Doha, paying extra luggage fees is cheaper than sending with any company I've spoken to (North American, ShipSmart, FedEx). So, thought it'll be a pain in the bum to get through the airport when I arrive, I think I will just bring a lot of extra luggage, and save some money this way.
Thanks everyone! Looking forward to Doha!