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SATA Air Acores Cargo Tracking

AWB prefix 737IATA SPFormat: 737-XXXXXXXX (8-digit serial)

About

SATA Air Açores, established in 1947, is a regional airline based in Ponta Delgada, Azores, serving as the cargo and passenger division for the Portuguese archipelago. The carrier operates passenger, cargo and mail services mainly around the Azores but also Madeira and Canary islands, connecting the nine remote Atlantic islands with more than 19,000 flights over the year. Operating a fleet of Bombardier Dash 8-Q200 and Dash 8-Q400 aircraft, the airline provides essential connectivity for the local economy and tourism in this strategically important North Atlantic region.

How to track SATA Air Acores shipments

1. Go to third-party cargo tracking sites such as Shipsgo.com or Courierstracking.com that support SATA Air Açores shipments. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 737-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a check digit calculated as the serial number divided by 7, remainder only (example: 737-12345675). 3. View real-time status updates showing acceptance, departure, arrival, and delivery information. 4. For assistance, contact SATA cargo reservations at carga.reservas@sata.pt or call +351 296 209 797.

What 737-XXXXXXXX means

The AWB prefix 737 uniquely identifies SATA Air Açores as the issuing carrier for your air waybill, ensuring proper routing and handling throughout the cargo network. The 7-digit serial number following the prefix is your unique shipment identifier, while the final digit is a check digit calculated by dividing the serial number by 7 and using only the remainder (mod-7). For example, in AWB 737-12345675, the serial 1234567 divided by 7 gives remainder 5, making the complete number 737-12345675 valid for SATA Air Açores cargo shipments.

SATA Air Acores live animal transport

SATA Air Acores 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.

SATA Air Acores specialized cargo handling

SATA Air Açores handles live animals and human remains as named special cargo services, with dedicated reservation requirements through carga.especial@sata.pt.

Frequently asked questions

How do I track my SATA Air Açores cargo shipment?
Visit third-party tracking sites like Shipsgo.com or enter your AWB number in format 737-XXXXXXXX on Courierstracking.com. If your shipment status hasn't updated after 24 hours, contact SATA cargo at carga.reservas@sata.pt or +351 296 209 797.
What does AWB prefix 737 mean?
The prefix 737 identifies SATA Air Açores as your cargo carrier. The format is 737-XXXXXXX where the last digit is a check digit calculated as the 7-digit serial number divided by 7, remainder only. For example, serial 1234567 ÷ 7 = remainder 5, making the complete AWB 737-12345675.
Does SATA Air Açores carry live animals?
Yes, SATA Air Açores handles live animals (AVI) and human remains (HUM) as special cargo. Reservation requests for these shipments must be sent by email to carga.especial@sata.pt for proper handling and documentation.
How do I book cargo with SATA Air Açores?
Use the online cargo booking form at www.azoresairlines.pt/en/form/cargo-booking or contact cargo reservations at carga.reservas@sata.pt. For special cargo like live animals, email carga.especial@sata.pt directly.

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