Hawaiian Airlines Cargo Tracking

Hawaiian Airlines began cargo operations as a mainland division from 1976 to 1977 and again from 1978 to 1980, but its current cargo operations have evolved through decades of serving Hawaii's unique logistics needs and recent expansion through the 2024 merger with Alaska Airlines. The carrier specializes in transpacific and inter-island cargo with over 200 interisland, domestic and international flights daily to Asia and the South Pacific. Hawaiian operates 10 Airbus A330-300P2F freighters exclusively for Amazon Air under a 2023 agreement, marking the first U.S. airline to provide widebody cargo service to the e-commerce giant.

1. Go to the Hawaiian Air Cargo tracking portal at hawaiiaircargo.com or use the Alaska Air Cargo tracking system at alaskacargo.com since operations are integrating. 2. Enter your AWB number in the format 173-XXXXXXXX where the first three digits (173) are Hawaiian Airlines' prefix and the last digit is a mod-7 check digit (example: 173-12345675). 3. View real-time status updates showing shipment location, flight details, and delivery milestones through the cargo's journey across the Pacific network. 4. If tracking shows no updates after 24 hours, contact Hawaiian Air Cargo at (877) 422-2746 or email for assistance.

The AWB prefix 173 uniquely identifies Hawaiian Airlines as the issuing carrier and ensures your shipment is routed through Hawaiian's network for proper handling and tracking. The 7-digit serial number (such as 1234567) is the unique identifier for your specific shipment, while the final digit is a check digit calculated by dividing the serial number by 7 and using only the remainder (in this case, 1234567 ÷ 7 = 176,366 remainder 5, so the full AWB would be 173-12345675). When you see prefix 173 on your air waybill, it confirms Hawaiian Airlines will handle your cargo throughout its journey, even if connecting with partner airlines.

Hawaiian 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.

Hawaiian Airlines handles live animals, seafood, perishables, laboratory testing equipment, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals with specialized temperature-controlled capabilities. The carrier accepts certain dangerous goods per IATA DGR regulations, though acceptance varies by location and aircraft type.