AWB prefix 001 identifies American Airlines. A standard IATA air waybill is 11 digits: a 3-digit prefix, a 7-digit serial and a 1-digit modulo-7 check digit, written as 001-XXXXXXXX.
Enter the 8-digit serial (the block after the prefix) to open the official American Airlines tracking page. See also American Airlines AWB tracking and the AWB prefix lookup.
What does AWB prefix 001 mean?
AWB prefix 001 identifies American Airlines. A standard IATA air waybill is 11 digits: a 3-digit prefix, a 7-digit serial and a 1-digit modulo-7 check digit, written as 001-XXXXXXXX. Tracking is performed on the carrier’s official portal — this site identifies the prefix and routes you there.
| Headquarters | Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | oneworld |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 11 digits: prefix 001 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit |
| Tracking Engine | Sabre Cargo |
| Primary Hubs | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Philadelphia (PHL) |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Confirm the number starts with 001. Then use the 8-digit block after the prefix (7-digit serial + check digit).
Verify Airline Prefix
Prefix 001 maps to American Airlines. Open the carrier tracking page if you already know the airline.
Click Track
Instantly view live status directly on the official tracking portal.
FAQ
- What airline uses AWB prefix 001?
- 001 is the IATA air waybill prefix for American Airlines.
- How do I track a 001 AWB?
- Enter the 8-digit serial above, or use American Airlines AWB tracking. We open the official carrier portal with the number filled in.
- What is the standard format?
- 11 digits: prefix 001 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit. The check digit is the unweighted modulo-7 of the 7-digit serial, per IATA.