Alpha Test A test that explores the interaction and consistency of successfully tested units such as new mail processing equipment.…
All-Purpose Dating Stamp A handstamping device for imprinting (in red ink) the date, the name of city, and the Post…
A-Label Service (Informal) Priority Mail Express Hold for Pickup Service, so called because the similar prior service Priority Mail Express…
Air Tray (Informal) A tray, often an overflow tray, containing few pieces of mail.
Air Sack (Informal) A sack, often an overflow sack, containing few pieces of mail. Also called skin sack.
Airport Mail Center (AMC) (obsolete) A postal facility at an airport that received, concentrated, transferred, dispatched, and distributed mail transported…
Airmail Label A gummed or self-adhesive label applied to a mailpiece sent at the international airmail price. The label includes…
Airmail (1) The transport of mail by air transportation. (2) A service by which international mail receives First-Class Mail service…
Airlift The movement of mail by air taxi operators and air carriers.
Air Contract Transportation Tag (ACT Tag) A printed barcoded tag that bears information for routing mail containers to be transported…