AWB Prefix Tracking

042 Cargo Tracking – VARIG AWB

Track 042 air waybills issued by VARIG. Check the AWB format, airline identity, reported cargo milestones, and missing-update guidance.

AWB prefix
042
Airline
VARIG
Country
Brazil
ICAO code
VRG

The three-digit IATA accounting prefix 042 is assigned to VARIG 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.

If events do not appear, verify the issuing airline and allow for booking, acceptance, handling-agent, or interline reporting before assuming the shipment has stopped.

042 air waybill format

A VARIG air waybill starts with 042, followed by an eight-digit serial number, for example 042-12345678.

Tracking a 042 air waybill

Enter all 11 digits to request events from VARIG. If nothing appears, confirm the number with the shipper and allow time for acceptance or handling-agent reporting.

Frequently asked questions

Which airline uses AWB prefix 042?

AWB prefix 042 is assigned to VARIG.

How do I track a 042 air waybill?

Use the full number: 042, followed by the eight-digit serial number.