Air Freight Shipping – Air Cargo, Rates & Delivery Times
When speed is your top priority, surface transport just won’t cut it. Whether you are dispatching time-sensitive business documents, fulfilling urgent e-commerce orders, or sending high-value parcels to family across the Philippine islands or abroad, LBC Air Freight delivers the fastest shipping performance in the logistics market.
By leveraging direct commercial aviation routes and dedicated air cargo networks, LBC Tracking Express ensures your packages reach major cities and provincial destinations in days rather than weeks.
Rapid Transit Times
Priority domestic air transfers deliver within 24 to 48 hours to major Philippine urban centers and provincial hubs.
Direct Aviation Routes
Integrated with commercial airlines and cargo carriers connecting key international origin gateways straight to PH airports.
Secure Pouch & Cargo
Dedicated air waybill tracking, priority sorting at airport hubs, and fast-track clearance for high-value items.
What is LBC Air Freight?
LBC Air Freight is an expedited air cargo logistics service engineered for rapid transit.
Designed for individual senders, online merchants, and corporate enterprises, this service utilizes cargo planes and commercial flight belly space to move parcels, documents, and light bulk goods across domestic and international air corridors.
Core Benefits of Shipping via Air Cargo
Why expedited air freight is the standard for speed and security:
Unmatched Speed
The fastest way to ship across Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and international territories, dramatically reducing transit times.
High-Level Security
Frequent scans and tight airport hub security significantly reduce the risk of loss, damage, or theft during transit.
Time-Critical Delivery
Ideal for urgent items like legal contracts, vital medical supplies, passport renewals, and perishable e-commerce goods.
Seamless Island Connections
Bridges geographical gaps across the archipelago without relying on slower, weather-dependent sea-ferry schedules.
LBC Air Freight Transit Lead Times
Because air transport bypasses road traffic and maritime bottlenecks, transit times are significantly faster than surface cargo.
Domestic Air Cargo Transit Estimates (Philippines)
| Origin Region | Destination Region | Estimated Transit Lead Time |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Manila (NCR) | Metro Manila (Intra-NCR) | 1 Working Day |
| Metro Manila (NCR) | North / South Luzon | 1 – 2 Working Days |
| Metro Manila (NCR) | Visayas (Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod) | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Metro Manila (NCR) | Mindanao (Davao, CDO, Zamboanga) | 4 – 6 Working Days |
| Provincial Air Hubs | Major Island Capitals | 3 – 5 Working Days |
International Air Cargo Transit Estimates
Cross-Border Inbound Air Freight
For cross-border shipments originating from overseas hubs (such as the US, UK, Middle East, or Asia-Pacific) bound for the Philippines.
Door-to-Door Lead Time: 7 – 10 Working Days, including Customs Clearance
Operating Cutoff & Holiday Policy: Transit calculations exclude Sundays and national public holidays. Daily cutoff times at branches are typically around 3:00 PM; items dropped off after cutoff are processed on the following business day.
How Are LBC Air Freight Rates Computed?
Unlike sea freight—which is charged primarily by volume (cubic meters)—air freight rates depend heavily on weight constraints. Aviation safety regulations require carriers to assess packages using two methods:
How Air Cargo Weight is Computed
Actual Gross Weight
The physical weight of your sealed package on a calibrated digital scale (in kilograms).
Measurement Scale Reading (kg)
Volumetric Weight
The physical space the box occupies inside the airplane cargo hold.
Standard Formula[ L x W x H (cm) ] / 3500
Dimensional Weight Formula Detail
Prohibited Air Cargo Items
Civil aviation authorities enforce strict safety regulations regarding what can enter an aircraft cargo hold. To avoid package rejection or customs delays, ensure your shipment does not contain any restricted or dangerous goods.
Approved Air Cargo
Prohibited Air Cargo
Detailed Category Restrictions
Batteries & Powerbanks
Loose lithium-ion batteries, uninstalled laptop batteries, and external powerbanks pose severe thermal runaway risks inside aircraft holds.
Aerosols & Pressurized Cans
Pressurized containers including body deodorants, hairsprays, spray paints, and fire extinguishers are risk-prone under pressure shifts.
Flammable Liquids & Corrosives
Perfumes, colognes, nail polishes, rubbing alcohol, lighter fluids, and oil paints are strictly prohibited due to low flashpoints.
Cash & Valuables
Physical paper currency, legal coins, precious gemstones, unendorsed financial checks, and bullion cannot be shipped via air cargo.
Perishables & Fresh Produce
Fresh meats, poultry, unpreserved produce, and unsealed home-cooked meals are prohibited due to spoilage, hygiene concerns, and agricultural quarantine laws.
Physical Inspection Required
Remember to leave your box unsealed when visiting an LBC branch. Counter personnel must visually inspect cargo to ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations before sealing it for transport.
How to Send an LBC Air Cargo Package
Sending a package through LBC Air Cargo involves a straightforward process, but because aviation security enforces strict guidelines regarding contents and weight, proper preparation is key.
Pack Items Securely
Wrap fragile items individually in bubble wrap. Choose a sturdy corrugated box that closely fits your items to minimize unnecessary volumetric space. Leave the box unsealed for initial branch inspection.
Complete the Itemized Declaration
Fill out the Waybill Packing List form, declaring all box contents along with accurate monetary values for insurance coverage.
Drop Off or Book Pickup
Bring your package to your nearest LBC Branch or schedule a doorstep LBC Rider Pickup using the LBC Express Mobile App.
Inspect, Weigh & Pay
An LBC associate will inspect the box to verify there are no prohibited items, apply the security seal, record the billable weight, and issue your official receipt.
Track Your Package Online
Use the 12-digit tracking reference code on the receipt to monitor your shipment via the official LBC website or app.
FAQs
Conclusion
In conclusion, LBC Air Freight stands out as the ultimate solution when speed, security, and time-sensitive delivery are non-negotiable. By harnessing direct aviation routes across the Philippines and international corridors, it bridges geographical gaps in a fraction of the time required by land or sea shipping.