Airlink Cargo is the air freight division of Airlink, southern Africa premier independent regional airline. Operating an extensive fleet of modern Embraer E-Jets and regional aircraft, Airlink Cargo serves more than 45 destinations across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Saint Helena, delivering time-critical freight, perishables, and industrial parts.
How to Track Your Airlink Cargo Shipment Online
Tracking your Airlink Cargo shipment is fast, transparent, and accessible 24/7. Follow these simple steps to monitor your cargo from origin pickup to final destination:
- Retrieve your 11-digit Master Air Waybill (AWB) number beginning with prefix 749.
- Type the 749 prefix and 8-digit tracking serial into the search box above.
- Click Track AWB to query the Airlink Cargo regional flight operations system.
- Review Johannesburg hub handling, regional flight departures, and destination airport release.
Airlink Cargo Tracking Number Format & Where to Find It
Tracking number formats commonly used include: 749-12345678 (Standard 3-digit airline prefix + 8-digit AWB serial); 74912345678 (Continuous 11-digit electronic AWB format).
- Printed in the upper right header of the official Airlink Master Air Waybill.
- Included in booking confirmation emails issued by Airlink Cargo reservations.
- Listed on SARS customs export declarations at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Understanding Airlink Cargo Tracking Statuses & Milestones
Throughout transit, your Airlink Cargo shipment generates key milestone updates. Here is what each status checkpoint indicates:
| Status Update | Operational Meaning | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| RCS (Freight Accepted) | Cargo weighed, inspected, and checked into Johannesburg or Cape Town terminal. | Security screening and aircraft container staging underway. |
| DEP (Flight Airborne) | Embraer E-Jet departed on regional southern African route. | Air linehaul underway to regional African destination. |
| ARR (Flight Landed) | Aircraft landed at destination airport; cargo offloaded from lower cargo hold. | Ground crew transferring pallets to local airport cargo shed. |
| RCF (Received in Bonded Warehouse) | Goods received into destination terminal; available for customs entry. | Consignee or customs broker can lodge import documentation. |
| DLV (Delivered to Consignee) | Consignment released from terminal to authorized freight agent or consignee. | Delivery concluded; retain signed cargo release voucher. |
Airlink Cargo Flagship Shipping Services & Delivery Times
Airlink Cargo operates diverse transit tiers engineered to match varied urgency, freight profiles, and delivery requirements:
Airlink Regional Express
Fast, reliable scheduled air cargo connecting South African metros with regional economic hubs.
Estimated Transit: Same-day or next-dayAirlink Perishables Care
Rapid apron handling for fresh South African fruit, flowers, and seafood exports.
Estimated Transit: Priority morning flightsMining & Industrial Spares
Urgent air transport for replacement machinery components to remote African mining sites.
Estimated Transit: Next available flightLive Animals & Pets (AVI)
Safe, climate-controlled animal transport complying with international IATA standards.
Estimated Transit: Scheduled flightsManaging Airlink Cargo Transit Delays & Delivery Issues
Delays in southern African regional air cargo typically stem from passenger baggage weight prioritization on hot summer afternoons in Johannesburg (high density altitude restrictions), customs border clearances for cross-border African flights, or regional weather fronts. Check your 749 AWB tracking updates for flight confirmation.
Airlink Cargo Customer Support & Corporate Information
If you require direct assistance with your shipment, cargo claims, or service inquiries, connect with the Airlink Cargo customer care desk:
- Customer Support Hotline: +27 11 978 1119
- Official Email Support: cargoservice@flyairlink.com
- Online Portal: https://www.flyairlink.com/cargo
- Corporate Headquarters: Airlink Cargo Terminal, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Primary Logistics Hubs: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) Central Hub, Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Cargo Terminal, King Shaka Airport (DUR) Terminal, Durban
Frequently Asked Questions About Airlink Cargo Tracking
What is the airline prefix for Airlink Cargo?
Airlink Cargo operates under the official IATA prefix 749 followed by an 8-digit air waybill serial number.
Which regions does Airlink Cargo connect?
Airlink Cargo serves South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, and Saint Helena.
What aircraft does Airlink Cargo utilize?
Airlink operates a modern regional fleet of Embraer E190, E170, and ERJ135/140 aircraft providing reliable lower-deck cargo capacity.
How do I contact Airlink Cargo customer care?
Call the Johannesburg headquarters at +27 11 978 1119 or email cargoservice@flyairlink.com.