Air mail royal mail

A blast from the past!

Air Mail and Royal Mail are two separate entities, but they have a shared history.

Air Mail

Air Mail was a system of airmail services established in the early 20th century to transport mail between countries. The first airmail service was launched in 1911 by the French postal service, with a flight between Paris and London. The service was initially used for official and diplomatic mail, but it soon expanded to include regular mail services.

Royal Mail

Royal Mail is the postal service of the United Kingdom, responsible for delivering mail and parcels throughout the country. The company has a long history dating back to 1516, when it was established as the Master of the Posts and Messengers. Over the years, the company has undergone several name changes, including the General Post Office (GPO) and the Post Office.

Royal Mail Air Mail

In the early 20th century, Royal Mail began to develop its own airmail services, which were branded as "Air Mail". The first Royal Mail Air Mail service was launched in 1919, with flights between London and Paris. The service was initially used for official and diplomatic mail, but it soon expanded to include regular mail services.

Merger

In 2001, Royal Mail and the Post Office merged to form a single company, Royal Mail Group. The Air Mail brand was eventually phased out, and the company focused on its core postal services.

Today, Royal Mail is still responsible for delivering mail and parcels throughout the UK, while the company's international services are operated under the brand name "Royal Mail International".