Canada
Air Transat Cargo Tracking
About
Air Transat, established in 1987 as part of Transat A.T. Inc., is a Canadian leisure airline serving approximately 5.4 million passengers in 2025 and generating $3 billion CAD in revenue (2023). The carrier operates primarily leisure routes between Canada and Europe, the Caribbean, and Mexico, using its modern Airbus fleet for sustainable aviation fuel initiatives. For the seventh time in 2025, it was voted the World's Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, having won this distinction nearly every year since 2018.
How to track Air Transat shipments
1. Go to the [Air Transat cargo tracking page](https://www.airtransat.com/en-US/travel-information/baggage/cargo) on the official Air Transat website. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 649-XXXXXXXX where 649 is the Air Transat prefix and the final digit is a check digit calculated as mod-7 (example: 649-12345675). 3. You will see real-time status updates including departure, transit, and arrival information for your shipment. 4. For assistance if your tracking status has not updated after 24 hours, call Air Transat customer service at +1-877-872-6728 (toll-free from US and Canada).
What 649-XXXXXXXX means
The 649 prefix identifies Air Transat cargo shipments with IATA code TS and ICAO code TSC. The 7-digit serial number following the prefix is the unique shipment identifier assigned by Air Transat's cargo system. The final digit is a check digit calculated using mod-7 arithmetic (the serial number divided by 7, with only the remainder used). This prefix system ensures proper routing through the air cargo network and confirms that Air Transat is the operating carrier responsible for the shipment.
Sustainability & SAF
In July 2020, Air Transat completed two historic flights from Hamburg to Montreal using a kerosene blend containing 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking the first SAF use for both the Canadian airline and the Airbus facility.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track my Air Transat cargo shipment?
- Go to Air Transat's official cargo tracking page at airtransat.com to track your shipments. Enter your AWB number in the format 649-12345678 to track and trace your freight delivery status. If your tracking status hasn't updated after 24 hours, call +1-877-872-6728 for assistance.
- What does AWB prefix 649 mean?
- AWB prefix 649 identifies Air Transat (IATA code TS) as the operating carrier. The 7-digit serial number that follows is your unique shipment identifier. The final digit is a check digit calculated as the serial number divided by 7, remainder only (mod-7). For example, in AWB 649-12345675, the check digit is 5 (1234567 ÷ 7 = remainder 5).
- Does Air Transat operate dedicated cargo aircraft?
- Air Transat operates an all-Airbus passenger fleet as of November 2025 and provides cargo capacity through belly cargo compartments rather than dedicated freighter aircraft. The airline focuses on leisure passenger routes with accompanying cargo services to Europe, Caribbean, and Mexico destinations.
- How do I book cargo with Air Transat?
- Visit Air Transat's cargo page to review international shipping capabilities and air freight rates. For cargo booking assistance, you can contact +1-514-906-5567 or email kevin.cincurak@airtransatcargo.com. As a passenger airline with cargo services, bookings may be handled through freight forwarder partners rather than direct shipper arrangements.
Air Transat cargo contact
- Phone
- +1-514-906-5567
- Website
- https://www.airtransat.com
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