Discontinuation of International Surface Air Lift
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service is stopping its International Surface Air Lift service, which was a way to send packages and mail overseas by a combination of surface and air transportation. This means people and businesses who relied on this affordable shipping option to send items to other countries will need to use different postal services going forward.
Key Points
- 1The USPS is ending the International Surface Air Lift program, a shipping service that combined ground and air transportation for international mail
- 2Customers who used this service to mail packages, documents, and letters abroad will need to switch to other available international shipping options
- 3This change may affect small businesses, individuals sending personal items internationally, and anyone who depended on this service for cost-effective overseas delivery
- 4People should expect to use alternative USPS international services or private carriers for shipping items outside the United States
- 5The exact date when the service stops and transition details should be reviewed in the full regulation
Impact Assessment
If you are a small business or consumer who ships packages internationally, this means you will need to switch to alternative USPS services or other carriers for your overseas shipments, as the affordable International Surface Air Lift option is no longer available.
International
Minimal
Key Dates
November 25, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Procedural Rules; Correction
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band: Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum between 3.7 and 24 GHz
General Provisions
Television Broadcasting Services: Hutchinson, KS
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.