Hi, this is a dumb question, but if I'm mailing a postcard from England back to the U.S., do I need to put an airmail sticker on it? Thanks! I leave for London tomorrow, and this forum has been so helpful!
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23642 posts
NO. The postage stamp will indicate the rate.
Posted by
Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus
2600 posts
you can ask for a sticker at the post office when you buy your stamp
but your postcard will still get to the US if you don't use one
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
All letter mail between Canada and Europe, including the UK, goes only by air and has for years. It would be surprising if letters between the US and the UK can still be sent by surface mail.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5467 posts
Airmail is now 'International Standard delivery in 5-7 days (£1.05 for a postcard, ie letter under 10g). There is an 'International Economy' which takes up to 5-7 weeks - and saves 15p.
Posted by
Used to be Steilacoom, now it’s Las Vegas
2305 posts
The sticker came with my postcard stamps, so I used it. I'm not sure what would have happened if I didn't. They arrived in a timely manner, I.e.before I got back from my trip.
Posted by
Glasgow, Scotland
1694 posts
No longer really needed, but may help in sorting.
Or the old standard, writing near the stamp 'PAR AVION - AIRMAIL'.