doug wrote:So I got them back !
To reiterate, I posted both films separately by Royal Mail, to Andec in Germany. Apparently, Royal Mail only go by air. On each package I attached the Kodak Do not X-ray sticker.
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As stated a number of times in the past. European mail labeled as Air mail usually doesn't travel as air freight.

Distances are short enough to make it overnight or in two days across Europa per truck.
I don't make this up. It is what my heavy goods transporter told me.
He is well acquainted with the business of shipping large and small goods.
Only kamikaze transport or these professional 'next morning on my desk' delivery travel per aircraft.