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Ukraine International Airlines Cargo Tracking
About
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA), established in 1992, was the flag carrier and the largest airline of Ukraine, with its head office in Kyiv and operated to Europe, the Middle East, the US and Asia. The airline began cargo operations with a Boeing 737-200 on 13 November 1994 to London and Amsterdam. The airline was significantly affected by the Russo-Ukrainian war, due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace to civil air traffic, resulting in the company suspending operations in late 2022 and being placed in bankruptcy administration on 22 November 2023.
How to track Ukraine International Airlines shipments
1. Visit the Ukraine International Airlines official cargo tracking page (specific URL not currently accessible). 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 566-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a check digit (example: 566-12345675). 3. The system will display the current location and status of your shipment, including flight details and estimated arrival times. 4. If status has not updated after 24 hours, contact the airline cargo department at the phone numbers provided or use alternative tracking platforms.
What 566-XXXXXXXX means
The AWB prefix 566 specifically identifies Ukraine International Airlines as the issuing carrier, ensuring your shipment is processed through their cargo system. Ukraine International Airlines AWB starts with airline prefix '566' followed by eight digits. The 7-digit serial number is unique to your shipment, and the final digit is a check digit calculated using mod-7 (the serial number divided by 7, remainder only). This prefix ensures proper routing and identifies UIA as the responsible carrier for handling your cargo throughout the transportation process.
Ukraine International Airlines live animal transport
Ukraine International 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.
Ukraine International Airlines specialized cargo handling
UIA provides fast and safe carriage of different cargo types: perishable, fragile, valuable, dangerous goods, as well as heavy and oversized freight, diplomatic mail and live animals. Current operations are limited to humanitarian and commercial charter flights.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track my Ukraine International Airlines cargo shipment?
- Enter your 11-digit AWB number starting with prefix 566 into the UIA cargo tracking system or third-party tracking platforms. Input the 11-digit code (e.g., 566-12345678) and the system will display the latest updates, including location and estimated arrival. If your tracking shows no updates after 24 hours, this is normal for international shipments or during transit between major checkpoints.
- What does AWB prefix 566 mean?
- An Airline Prefix Code is a 3-digit code that identifies an airline and stands at the beginning of each air waybill number. An air waybill number has 11 digits and the first 3 digits are the AWB prefix/airline prefix code. The prefix 566 specifically identifies Ukraine International Airlines, followed by a 7-digit serial number and a mod-7 check digit calculated as the remainder when the serial is divided by 7.
- Does Ukraine International Airlines carry dangerous goods?
- UIA transports cargo on all its scheduled flights and provides fast and safe carriage of different cargo types: perishable, fragile, valuable, dangerous goods, as well as heavy and oversized freight, diplomatic mail and live animals. However, due to the suspension of operations following the 2022 conflict, current dangerous goods services are limited to specific charter arrangements.
- How do I book cargo with Ukraine International Airlines?
- Due to the suspension of regular operations since 2022, cargo booking is currently limited. Previously, reservations were handled through [email protected] and commercial inquiries through [email protected]. At the moment they operate scheduled and charter cargo flights on passenger aircraft Boeing 767-300ER and Boeing 737-900ER, transporting humanitarian and commercial flights. Contact freight forwarders for alternative routing options.
Ukraine International Airlines cargo contact
- Phone
- +380 44 593-7676
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flyuia.com
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