AWB prefix 098 identifies Air India. 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 098-XXXXXXXX.
Enter the 8-digit serial (the block after the prefix) to open the official Air India tracking page. See also Air India AWB tracking and the AWB prefix lookup.
What does AWB prefix 098 mean?
AWB prefix 098 identifies Air India. 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 098-XXXXXXXX. Tracking is performed on the carrier’s official portal — this site identifies the prefix and routes you there.
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | Star Alliance |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 11 digits: prefix 098 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit |
| Tracking Engine | Air India Cargo Portal |
| Primary Hubs | Indira Gandhi International (DEL), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (BOM) |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Confirm the number starts with 098. Then use the 8-digit block after the prefix (7-digit serial + check digit).
Verify Airline Prefix
Prefix 098 maps to Air India. 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 098?
- 098 is the IATA air waybill prefix for Air India.
- How do I track a 098 AWB?
- Enter the 8-digit serial above, or use Air India AWB tracking. We open the official carrier portal with the number filled in.
- What is the standard format?
- 11 digits: prefix 098 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit. The check digit is the unweighted modulo-7 of the 7-digit serial, per IATA.