Last Mail Flight Lands in Gotland, Ending Century-Old Tradition

In a significant shift for postal services in Sweden, the last air mail flight to Gotland has officially landed, marking the end of a century-long tradition. Declining mail volumes over the past decade have rendered air transport economically unviable, prompting this transition. From now on, mail will be delivered by boat across the Baltic Sea, leading to longer delivery times—an increase of one working day for postal services.

This change reflects the ongoing trend of decreasing reliance on traditional mail as digital communication continues to replace physical correspondences. Reports indicate that the shift has been necessitated by a steep decline in letter volume, further complicating the sustainability of air transport for postal deliveries.