Austrian Airlines Cargo Tracking

Austrian Airlines cargo, which is part of Lufthansa Cargo, has seen good growth driven by its expanding network and fleet upgrades. Headquartered in Vienna, the airline specializes in air freight services across Europe, North America, and Asia and is known for transporting high-value goods, perishables, and general cargo. In 2026, Lufthansa Cargo operates Austrian Airlines' cargo through six hubs within Europe: Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Brussels, Rome, and soon Zurich.

1. Go to a third-party cargo tracking platform such as GoComet or CargoEnter, as Austrian Airlines cargo is handled through Lufthansa Cargo's systems. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 257-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a mod-7 check digit (example: 257-12345675). 3. You will see real-time status updates including current location, flight details, and estimated arrival times. 4. Alternatively, contact Austrian Airlines cargo customer service at +43 5 1766 3100 for shipment status information.

The 257 prefix identifies Austrian Airlines cargo shipments, which are handled through Lufthansa Cargo's network. The 7-digit serial number is the unique shipment identifier assigned to your specific cargo. 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 ensures your shipment is routed through Austrian Airlines' cargo operations and handled by their authorized agents worldwide.

Austrian Airlines 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.

Austrian Airlines specializes in transporting high-value goods, perishables, and general cargo, with particular focus on automotive industry and machinery products from Europe to North America. The carrier operates state-of-the-art pharma hubs with CEIV-certified capabilities and customized solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments.