AWB Prefix Directory
406 AWB Prefix – UPS Airlines
AWB prefix 406 identifies UPS Airlines air waybills. Find the airline, country, AWB format, and related tracking resources.
- AWB prefix
- 406
- Airline
- UPS Airlines
- Country
- United States
- ICAO code
- UPS
The three-digit IATA accounting prefix 406 is assigned to UPS Airlines 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.
406 air waybill format
A UPS Airlines air waybill starts with 406, followed by an eight-digit serial number, for example 406-12345678.
What the 406 prefix means
406 identifies UPS Airlines 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 406?
AWB prefix 406 is assigned to UPS Airlines.
How do I track a 406 air waybill?
Use the full number: 406, followed by the eight-digit serial number.