Are airmail stickers necessary on royal mail

In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail no longer requires airmail stickers on international mail items. This change was introduced in 2013, and it applies to all international mail services, including First Class, Second Class, and Special Delivery.

Prior to 2013, Royal Mail used to require airmail stickers on international mail items to indicate that they were being sent by air rather than by sea. However, with the increasing use of air transportation for international mail, the need for these stickers became less relevant.

Now, Royal Mail uses a different system to track and manage international mail. They use a barcode on the item to track its journey and to ensure that it is delivered to the correct destination.

That being said, there are some exceptions where airmail stickers may still be required. For example:

• If you are sending a large or heavy item, you may need to use a special service, such as Royal Mail's Large Letter or Parcel services, which may require airmail stickers.
• If you are sending an item to a country that requires a specific type of postage or marking, you may need to use airmail stickers to comply with that country's regulations.

In general, however, airmail stickers are no longer necessary for most international mail items sent by Royal Mail.