AWB Prefix Directory
053 AWB Prefix – Aer Lingus Cargo
AWB prefix 053 identifies Aer Lingus Cargo air waybills. Find the airline, country, AWB format, and related tracking resources.
- AWB prefix
- 053
- Airline
- Aer Lingus Cargo
- Country
- Ireland
- ICAO code
- EIN
The three-digit IATA accounting prefix 053 is assigned to Aer Lingus 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.
053 air waybill format
A Aer Lingus Cargo air waybill starts with 053, followed by an eight-digit serial number, for example 053-12345678.
What the 053 prefix means
053 identifies Aer Lingus 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 053?
AWB prefix 053 is assigned to Aer Lingus Cargo.
How do I track a 053 air waybill?
Use the full number: 053, followed by the eight-digit serial number.