Airlink Cargo Tracking

Airlink Cargo, formed in 2011 as a division of SA Airlink, emerged from Airlink Cargo International which was established in 1992 as a cargo ground handler. The carrier provides air freight transport directly to more than 35 destinations across Southern Africa, specializing in regional cargo connectivity. As of December 2025, Airlink operates an all-belly cargo model using the underfloor compartments of its 70 Embraer regional jets, having retired its last dedicated Jetstream 41 freighter aircraft in 2023.

1. Go to a third-party tracking service such as Shipsgo.com, E-tracking.net, or other cargo tracking platforms as Airlink Cargo does not appear to have its own public tracking portal. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 749-XXXXXXX where the last digit is a check digit calculated using mod-7 (example: 749-1234567). 3. The system will display your shipment status including location updates and delivery progress. 4. For tracking issues or status inquiries, contact customercare@airlinkcargo.co.za or call 010 880 3631.

The AWB prefix 749 uniquely identifies Airlink Cargo as the issuing carrier for all shipments. The 7-digit serial number following the prefix is the unique shipment identifier assigned to each cargo consignment. The final digit is a check digit calculated as the serial number divided by 7, using only the remainder (mod-7 calculation). This prefix ensures proper routing and identifies that Airlink handles the shipment throughout Southern Africa's regional network, even when connecting through other carriers for international destinations.

Airlink transports live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which govern container, ventilation, and species-specific handling requirements for livestock, day-old chicks, zoo animals, household pets, and laboratory animals. Bookings require species-specific documentation and approved containers; book through the cargo team with at least 48 hours notice.

Airlink Cargo offers transport services for general cargo, live animals, dangerous goods, perishables, fragile, valuable cargo, and vulnerable cargo. They provide an express service called "FAB" (fly as booked) for emergency shipments with 1h15 lodging cutoff times in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.