Air Cargo Cut-off Times
United Cargo Cargo Cut-off Times
United Cargo (UA, AWB prefix 016) reference cut-off times for general cargo, perishables, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animals.
- Airline
- United Cargo
- IATA code
- UA
- AWB prefix
- 016
- Region
- North America
Reference cut-off times for United 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.
- 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.
Notes
- TempControl for temperature-sensitive
- Newark, Chicago, Houston hubs
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Frequently asked questions
What is the United 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 United Cargo use?
AWB prefix 016.