Airmail

[twilighter]

Im sending from the US to the UK

im sending a 6x9 envelope do i need to write "Airmail" on it???

Thanks!!!!

[Paigey012]

Hey
I always write 'Airmail' on the front and back of my envelope but if you post it at the post office they will give you a blue 'Airmail' sticker to put on it

[twilighter]

thanks! but is it absoloutly nessicary? will they not send it if it doesnt say that?

[RYAN J.]

Putting the word 'Air Mail' ensures that it will get their faster. I'm not sure if they ship those by boat if it's not written. I know everytime I send to UK, they put a air mail sticker on my envelope.

RYAN J.

[dfreely]

It shouldn't be necessary, since USPS will just default to First Class International, but it certainly doesn't hurt.

[osiris]

Technically, the price you paid to post the item should indicate to them that it's airmail (and not surface mail) but it's always good practice You can actually get airmail stickers free at the post office, I'm thinking of getting a roll for my letters

[dfreely]

Well, there's no need to worry about surface mail in the US anyways, since it was discontinued years ago.