AWB Prefix Directory
526 AWB Prefix – Southwest Airlines
AWB prefix 526 identifies Southwest Airlines air waybills. Find the airline, country, AWB format, and related tracking resources.
- AWB prefix
- 526
- Airline
- Southwest Airlines
- Country
- United States
- ICAO code
- SWA
The three-digit IATA accounting prefix 526 is assigned to Southwest 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.
526 air waybill format
A Southwest Airlines air waybill starts with 526, followed by an eight-digit serial number, for example 526-12345678.
What the 526 prefix means
526 identifies Southwest 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 526?
AWB prefix 526 is assigned to Southwest Airlines.
How do I track a 526 air waybill?
Use the full number: 526, followed by the eight-digit serial number.