AWB prefix 081 identifies Qantas Freight. 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 081-XXXXXXXX.
Enter the 8-digit serial (the block after the prefix) to open the official Qantas Freight tracking page. See also Qantas Freight AWB tracking and the AWB prefix lookup.
What does AWB prefix 081 mean?
AWB prefix 081 identifies Qantas Freight. 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 081-XXXXXXXX. Tracking is performed on the carrier’s official portal — this site identifies the prefix and routes you there.
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | oneworld |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 11 digits: prefix 081 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit |
| Tracking Engine | Qantas Freight Online |
| Primary Hubs | Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Confirm the number starts with 081. Then use the 8-digit block after the prefix (7-digit serial + check digit).
Verify Airline Prefix
Prefix 081 maps to Qantas Freight. 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 081?
- 081 is the IATA air waybill prefix for Qantas Freight.
- How do I track a 081 AWB?
- Enter the 8-digit serial above, or use Qantas Freight AWB tracking. We open the official carrier portal with the number filled in.
- What is the standard format?
- 11 digits: prefix 081 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit. The check digit is the unweighted modulo-7 of the 7-digit serial, per IATA.