Bluebird Cargo Cargo Tracking

Bluebird Nordic, formerly Bluebird Cargo, was established in 1999 and began operations in March 2001 as an Icelandic cargo airline based in Reykjavík, operating scheduled and chartered cargo services from Keflavík International Airport. The airline specialized in daily freighter services between Iceland, the United Kingdom and Germany, focusing on European cargo lanes with a fleet of Boeing 737 freighters ideal for short-haul operations. Bluebird Nordic ceased operations on 30 April 2024 and returned all aircraft to their lessors.

1. Go to a third-party tracking service such as Wheremy.com or other air cargo tracking websites, as Bluebird Nordic ceased operations in April 2024. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 290-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a check digit calculated as the 7-digit serial number modulo 7 (example: 290-12345675). 3. Review shipment status including current location, dispatch and delivery dates, or delay information if applicable. 4. For assistance, contact Bluebird Nordic's former customer service at +354 420 0200 or email [email protected] or [email protected], though services may no longer be available.

The 290 AWB prefix identifies Bluebird Cargo (later Bluebird Nordic) as the carrier responsible for the shipment. The 7-digit serial number is the unique shipment identifier, while the final digit is a check digit calculated using the mod-7 method - the serial number divided by 7, with only the remainder used as the check digit. For routing and handling purposes, any air waybill beginning with 290 indicates the shipment was originally booked with Bluebird Cargo/Nordic, even if the carrier has since ceased operations.

Bluebird Cargo 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.

Bluebird Nordic was licensed to carry most types of cargo, including fresh fish, perishables, pharmaceuticals, animals and dangerous goods. All aircraft and pilots were equipped and trained to carry temperature sensitive products, live animals and dangerous goods.

Bluebird Nordic was upgrading its fleet with fuel-efficient 737-800BCF models, optimizing flight paths and minimizing ground time to reduce emissions, while supporting digital documentation and emissions reporting for carbon neutrality. These initiatives were part of the European Union's plan to achieve aviation carbon neutrality.