airmail stamp
Plane letter fee
An airmail stamp is a postage stamp specifically for mail transported by aircraft.
Before commercial aviation became standard, airmail was faster but costlier than surface mail, requiring special stamps to cover the higher rate.
Though most international mail now travels by air regardless, some postal services still issue airmail stamps for collectors or ceremonial purposes.
- postageFee for mailing
- postal serviceNational mail delivery system
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- aviationFlying or operating aircraft
- letterWritten symbol or message
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