The term “UPS Red” can also refer to “UPS Next Day Air.” UPS does not designate its various delivery options by colour, but its Next Day Air service can’t be missed thanks to its distinctive bright red envelopes and packages. UPS has multiple choices for overnight shipping, including Saturday service. Continue reading to find out more about UPS Next Day Air (UPS Red) and the services it offers.
When do you use Next Day Air?
UPS’s Next Day Air standard service guarantees delivery the following business day between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. to any location within the 48 contiguous United States. Packages are guaranteed to arrive no later than noon, but may arrive as early as 10 a.m. UPS provides free packaging (with the distinctive red label) for Next Day Air shipments and offers a full refund if the package is not delivered in the allotted time.
What does “Early Next-Day Air” mean?
It’s possible that you’ll need to have an item delivered to someone on the other side of the country before the business day begins. In this situation, Next Day Air Early is the most appropriate option. This service guarantees that your package will arrive between 8 and 9:30 in the morning, rather than between 10:30 and noon. UPS provides packaging for this service, and as with standard Next Day Air, you get a refund if the product doesn’t arrive on time.
When Do You Use Next Day Air Saver?
Next Day Air Saver is the option to go with if you have an urgent parcel delivery the following day, but time of day is not a major consideration. Using this service, you can rest assured that your product will arrive the following business day, though the window for delivery is more generous. This service doesn’t provide an accurate time frame. The company promises that packages sent via Next Day Air Saver will reach their destinations the following day (at least for residential addresses) if they are sent before 4:30 p.m. This service, like other UPS Red alternatives, provides free UPS packaging and guarantees same-day delivery or a full refund.
So, what exactly is Saturday delivery via next-day air?
If you have an urgent package that must be delivered the following day, but the following day is Saturday, you’re in luck. UPS’s Next Day Air – Saturday service is available nationwide, though not everywhere. Next Day Air Early, Next Day Air, and 2nd Day Air are all options for Saturday delivery. While ordinary Next Day Air on Saturdays often arrives between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., Next Day Air Early on Saturdays can deliver as early as 9 a.m. If you were mailing the package on a Thursday, you’d select UPS 2nd Day Air for Saturday delivery.
How Much Do Shipping Fees Cost?
UPS’s most expensive shipping option is UPS Next Day Air Early – Saturday, which is also the most expensive option because it is dependent on the cost of living and inflation. Beyond that, the most expensive option is UPS Next Day Air Early, followed by UPS Next Day Air and UPS Next Day Air Saver. Overnight shipping costs more, but if the promised delivery date is missed, you get your money back.
What Other Shipping Services Does UPS Offer?
UPS offers several alternatives when it comes to shipping, particularly if you’re a commercial customer or if you’re delivering internationally. The most popular type of UPS shipping is UPS Ground. If the destination is quite close, the parcel may be delivered as early as the next business day. UPS estimates that delivery time to be two days if the destination is within the same state. Shipping with UPS Ground takes three days or more if the destination state is not nearby. For consumers who aren’t shipping anything urgently for a business, this is the most cost-effective choice.
In addition to UPS Next Day Air, UPS also offers UPS 3-Day Select, which guarantees delivery within a three-day timeframe anywhere in the contiguous United States. Some shipments sent using UPS Ground may take up to a week to reach their destination, even though most arrive in three days or less. UPS 3-Day Select provides a money-back guarantee if the package does not arrive within the specified time frame of three business days.
