Mailboxes (drops) after security
Feb 17, 2020 | 3:39 am
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Mailboxes (drops) after security
I recollect that after 9/11 these “disappeared”.
On 2/12/20 I was in JFK T4 and noticed a slot in the wall near gate B30 (also near a men’s room) marked US POSTAL SERVICE, it was a small slot. Should I assume that if I deposited a letter it will be picked up by the USPS?
(Most mailboxes have pickup times noted—this one did not.)
On 2/12/20 I was in JFK T4 and noticed a slot in the wall near gate B30 (also near a men’s room) marked US POSTAL SERVICE, it was a small slot. Should I assume that if I deposited a letter it will be picked up by the USPS?
(Most mailboxes have pickup times noted—this one did not.)
Feb 17, 2020 | 11:11 am
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Some are run by airport volunteers and are marked that they are not official post office boxes. It's possible that the JFK one is no longer collected. They should weld the slot shut if that's true. I wouldn't chance it.
If you want to use that mail slot a lot, you could mail yourself a post card or letter and see. It would only be worthwhile if you travel to JFK often. An alternative is for you to mail something that you anticipate getting a response and can resend it.
If you want to use that mail slot a lot, you could mail yourself a post card or letter and see. It would only be worthwhile if you travel to JFK often. An alternative is for you to mail something that you anticipate getting a response and can resend it.
Feb 17, 2020 | 5:29 pm
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There are heaps of post security USPS /FedEx/UPS drop boxes across the country. PIT has a full post office airside.
Feb 17, 2020 | 5:35 pm
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Some are run by airport volunteers and are marked that they are not official post office boxes. It's possible that the JFK one is no longer collected. They should weld the slot shut if that's true. I wouldn't chance it.
If you want to use that mail slot a lot, you could mail yourself a post card or letter and see. It would only be worthwhile if you travel to JFK often. An alternative is for you to mail something that you anticipate getting a response and can resend it.
If you want to use that mail slot a lot, you could mail yourself a post card or letter and see. It would only be worthwhile if you travel to JFK often. An alternative is for you to mail something that you anticipate getting a response and can resend it.
PS: Even though we all know how efficient TSA is in finding explosives
, the removal of mailing drops in airports after security was to prevent a terrorist from detonating a bomb in a mailbox.
Feb 18, 2020 | 10:55 am
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There seem to be official mailboxes airside at MSP T1 and DTW (A concourse), both located near DL SCs. I don't think you can drop off a package or even large bulky envelope as these are letter slots built into the wall. I've seen them in other airports too, IIRC RDU and DCA, but I remember needing to go landside at ATL to drop off an envelope and then using FedEx. PIT has always had an actual full service post office airside, which is usually a good source for commemorative stamps.
Feb 18, 2020 | 11:27 am
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At LHR they have postboxes both before and after security in each terminal. However, they only accept flat letters, not packages.
Feb 20, 2020 | 11:19 am
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PHL has a UPS store that handles USPS drops. They also sell stamps.
Have seen similar set ups at other airports and while after security they are usually off the beaten path near airline credit union offices or similar businesses primarily serving those who work at the airport.
Have seen similar set ups at other airports and while after security they are usually off the beaten path near airline credit union offices or similar businesses primarily serving those who work at the airport.
Feb 20, 2020 | 2:06 pm
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Last time I was in ORD, there was still an official post box near where Concourse L met the main building. According to this map, there are several more scattered around the terminals.
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Not sure why many other US airports got rid of airside mail facilities, but obviously some managed to keep around such an option airside for many years after 9/11.
Last edited by GUWonder; Feb 20, 2020 at 2:26 pm
