The History and Significance of Airmail in Germany: Why It’s Called “Luftpost” For centuries, letters and parcels connected people around the world. Before digital communication, postal services played a vital role. Airmail—known in Germany as “Luftpost”—remains one of the most fascinating chapters of postal history. This article explores its origins, evolution, and lasting legacy while clarifying an important point: inner-German (domestic) airmail services with German aircraft were not available during the DDR era but .