A Guide to Airport Mailers
Complete with FAQ’s, how it works and preparation tips before you fly to keep your banned items safe at home
What is an Airport Mailer?
Have you ever got to airport security unloaded your pockets to find your trusty pocket knife or a large bottle of perfume or even booze in your hand luggage? You have no way or time in dropping these valuable items back home.
Many people have been in this situation and without knowing their options they simply hand it to airport security. If you don't want these valuable items of yours to be taken, you can be sure to use these special companies that will send your item safely to your home address.
- Items can range from expensive knives, blades and scissors
- Liquids including snow globes and lighters. For more information please the follow the link on what airport security doesn't accept
- Airport Mailers are based at 22 destinations offering domestic and international packaging.
- Banned items being sent domestically excluding postage will cost you around $15
- Liquids around $22 and a lighter around $20.
- For international packaging, only solid items can only be sent and will cost around $20 excluding packaging. Cash or credit cards are accepted only as it may delay the process in processing if not paid by those methods. (MasterCard, Visa and American Express only).
How does it Airport Mailers work?
Follow these simple guidelines at the airport, if you don't want to lose your expensive possessions
Approach the Airport Mailers desk:
- Once you've realised you want to keep your valuable items. Head straight to the airport mailing desk and ask for a form which you can fill out for your items to be sent to your home. They are normally located in the supply holder.
Complete the form:
- Make sure that you fully complete the form without leaving any room for errors. Therefore double check once you've completed the form to see if all your details are correct. Also, make sure that your handwriting is readable as it may delay your delivery or render your item as undeliverable.
Pack your items:
- Place your item into the order form in the resealable bag and deposit the bag into the box provided.
Which airports offer airport mailering?
Airport Mailers offer services to 22 airport locations. Not all airports have airport mailing services, please see the list below for the airports that offer mailing services. The last two points shows airport mailing companies operating in UK airport.
- Akron Canton Airport
- Columbus Regional Airport
- El Paso International Airport
- Las Vegas McCarran International Airport
- Raleigh Durham International Airport
- Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City
- Boston Logan International Airport
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Indianapolis International Airport
- Orlando International Airport
- Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
- Dallas Love Field
- Jacksonville International Airport
- Pensacola Airport
- San Francisco International Airport
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
- Denver International Airport
- Kansas City International Airport
- Greater Rochester International Airport
- San Jose International Airport
- Mail & Fly: London Heathrow Airport, Bristol Airport, London City Airport
- Post & Fly: Luton Airport
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FAQ's
What is an Airport Mailer?
Have you ever had a moment of panic at the airport when you realise you have a banned item in your possession and forgot to leave it at home? We've all been there, but don't worry because Airport mailers can help you with that. Instead of happily handing over your valuable possession to airport security you can use these special companies that will send your item safely to your home address.
How do I use an Airport Mailer?
Setting up an Airport Mailer is simple and easy to do, follow these guidelines at the airport and you can fly stress free knowing your items are secure at home.
Step 1: Approach the Airport Mailers desk:
Make your way to the airport mailing desk and complete a form with all the necessary details to send your item to your home. They are normally located in the supply holder.
Step 2: Complete the form:
It is important to make sure that you have fully completed the form, check for errors to ensure all details are correct. As well as checking that your handwriting is readable as this can impact the speed in which your item is delivered.
Step 3: Pack your items:
Lastly, place your item into the packaging provided and submit the bag into the box provided.
Which UK airports offer airport mailing services?
UK airports that offer mailing services are London Heathrow, Bristol, London City and Luton Airport.
How much does it cost to use Mail & Fly services in UK airports?
To use the mail & fly services in UK airports, you will be charged with a small admin fee around £6-8 plus an additional cost which will be calculated based on the items weight, size, destination and speed of delivery. This can range from a few pounds to £20+ for heavier items.