Air Cargo Cut-off Times

American Airlines Cargo Cargo Cut-off Times

American Airlines Cargo (AA, AWB prefix 001) reference cut-off times for general cargo, perishables, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animals.

Airline
American Airlines Cargo
IATA code
AA
AWB prefix
001
Region
North America

Reference cut-off times for American Airlines Cargo. General cargo documents are due 4 hours before ETD and cargo 2 hours before ETD. Actual cut-offs vary by station and flight, so confirm them on your booking.

Cut-off times by cargo type

  • General cargo: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 2 hours before ETD, accepted up to 24 hours before etd.
  • Perishables: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.
  • Pharmaceuticals: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.
  • Dangerous goods: documents 8 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.
  • Live animals: documents 24 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.

Notes

  • ExpediteTC for time-critical
  • Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami hubs
  • Strong Latin America network

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Frequently asked questions

What is the American Airlines Cargo general cargo cut-off?

Documents: 4 hours before ETD. Cargo: 2 hours before ETD. Confirm for your station and flight.

What AWB prefix does American Airlines Cargo use?

AWB prefix 001.