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Qantas Freight tracking (AWB 081)
Qantas Freight air waybill numbers start with 081. Enter the 8 digits after the prefix to track your shipment.
The tracker copies your number and opens Qantas Freight's tracking page. Paste it into their box. You can also go to the Qantas Freight tracking page directly.
How to read a Qantas Freight air waybill number
A Qantas Freight AWB looks like 081-1234 5675. The prefix 081 identifies Qantas Freight. 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 Qantas Freight
- Qantas Freight sells three tiers of air freight: Q-GO Priority (with a money-back guarantee), Q-GO Express and Q-GO Classic. (source)
- Its tracking glossary says real-time shipment details are only shown to users logged in to an online account. (source)
- Qantas Freight began domestic overnight freighter services at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) on 27 July 2026. (source)
- Qantas Business Rewards gives points on freight carried under air waybills that start with 081. (source)
Tracking statuses you'll see
Qantas Freight 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 Qantas Freight AWB prefix?
081. Every Qantas Freight air waybill number starts with 081, followed by 8 more digits.
Why can't Qantas Freight find my air waybill?
Tracking usually starts once Qantas Freight accepts the cargo (status RCS). Before that, the number may exist but show nothing. Check that the number starts with 081. If you have a forwarder's number with letters, it's a house waybill: ask the forwarder for the master AWB.
Where is my Qantas Freight 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 Qantas Freight?
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 Qantas Freight or your forwarder before booking.
Is this the official tracking site?
No. a-w-b.com is an independent lookup that sends you to Qantas Freight's own tracking page. Status and contact questions go to Qantas Freight.
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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.