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American Airlines Cargo tracking (AWB 001)
AA Cargo air waybill numbers start with 001. Enter the 8 digits after the prefix to track your shipment.
The tracker copies your number and opens AA Cargo's tracking page. Paste it into their box. You can also go to the AA Cargo tracking page directly.
How to read a AA Cargo air waybill number
A AA Cargo AWB looks like 001-1234 5675. The prefix 001 identifies American Airlines Cargo. The last digit is a check digit: 1234567 divided by 7 leaves 5. If the tracker warns about the last digit, compare the number with your paperwork. How the check digit works.
About American Airlines Cargo
- The tracking page asks for the 3-digit airline code and the 8-digit waybill number, and gives 001 87654321 as its example. The first prefix field is pre-filled with 001. (source)
- Its main products are ConfirmedFS (standard) and ExpediteFS (express with a money-back guarantee). International outbound hubs for ConfirmedFS include DFW, MIA and ORD. (source)
- ExpediteTC is the temperature-controlled product for pharma and life sciences. Its flagship facility is in Philadelphia, and other CEIV-certified hubs include MIA, DFW and JFK. (source)
- Customer service for cargo and Priority Parcel Service is listed as open every day of the year. (source)
Contact AA Cargo
| Cargo and Priority Parcel Service (US) | 800-227-4622 | source |
| Cargo (international) | 817-786-4291 | source |
| Customer service email | cargo.reservationssupport@aa.com | source |
Tracking statuses you'll see
AA Cargo reports progress with the standard IATA status codes used across air cargo.
| Code | Status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| BKD | Booked | Space is reserved on a flight. The cargo has not been handed over yet. |
| RCS | Received from shipper | The airline has accepted the cargo at origin. This is usually the first real milestone. |
| FOH | Freight on hand | The cargo is at the airline warehouse but not yet formally accepted. |
| MAN | Manifested | The shipment is listed on a specific flight. |
| PRE | Prepared for loading | Built up on a pallet or container for the flight. |
| DEP | Departed | The flight carrying the shipment has left. |
| ARR | Arrived | The flight has landed at the next airport. |
| RCF | Received from flight | Unloaded and checked in at the arrival warehouse. |
| TFD | Transferred | Handed to another airline for the next leg. |
| RCT | Received from another carrier | Taken over from another airline for the next leg. |
| NFD | Notified for delivery | The consignee or their agent has been told the cargo is ready. |
| AWD | Documents delivered | The shipping documents have been handed to the consignee or broker. |
| CCD | Customs cleared | Customs has released the shipment. |
| DLV | Delivered | The cargo has been collected by the consignee. Tracking ends here. |
| DIS | Discrepancy | Pieces or weight do not match the waybill, or something is missing or damaged. Contact the airline. |
Questions
What is the AA Cargo AWB prefix?
001. Every American Airlines Cargo air waybill number starts with 001, followed by 8 more digits.
Why can't AA Cargo find my air waybill?
Tracking usually starts once AA Cargo accepts the cargo (status RCS). Before that, the number may exist but show nothing. Check that the number starts with 001. If you have a forwarder's number with letters, it's a house waybill: ask the forwarder for the master AWB.
Where is my AA Cargo AWB number?
On the air waybill (top corners), in your forwarder's booking confirmation, or on the shipping notice from the seller.
Can I ship lithium batteries or other dangerous goods with AA Cargo?
Check the item first in our UN number lookup: it gives the hazard class and how much can go in one package on a passenger or cargo aircraft. Airlines can add their own restrictions, so confirm with AA Cargo or your forwarder before booking.
Is this the official tracking site?
No. a-w-b.com is an independent lookup that sends you to American Airlines Cargo's own tracking page. Status and contact questions go to AA Cargo.
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Facts compiled on 2026-11-05 from the carrier's own site and public references, with sources linked where available. Spotted an error? See about.