AWB Prefix Directory
016 AWB Prefix – United Airlines Cargo
AWB prefix 016 identifies United Airlines Cargo air waybills. Find the airline, country, AWB format, and related tracking resources.
- AWB prefix
- 016
- Airline
- United Airlines Cargo
- Country
- United States
- ICAO code
- UAL
The three-digit IATA accounting prefix 016 is assigned to United Airlines Cargo for air waybill identification.
A standard air waybill contains the three-digit airline prefix followed by an eight-digit serial and check-digit sequence. Use the complete number when requesting tracking updates.
The prefix identifies the issuing airline. Interline or transferred cargo can still travel on flights operated by another airline.
016 air waybill format
A United Airlines Cargo air waybill starts with 016, followed by an eight-digit serial number, for example 016-12345678.
What the 016 prefix means
016 identifies United Airlines Cargo as the airline that issued the air waybill. Part of the journey can still be flown by another airline.
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Frequently asked questions
Which airline uses AWB prefix 016?
AWB prefix 016 is assigned to United Airlines Cargo.
How do I track a 016 air waybill?
Use the full number: 016, followed by the eight-digit serial number.