Tracking IATA MAWB Numbers with TrackJet: Format, Detection, and Verification
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An IATA Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number follows an 11-digit format composed of a carrier prefix, a serial number, and a modulo-7 check digit. TrackJet supports MAWB detection and tracking lookup as part of its multi-format shipment tracking service, which covers 184 active airlines within a catalog of 1,669 carriers. Tracking is performed exclusively via carrier-licensed APIs, with no third-party scraping or data resale.
Quick facts
- MAWB format: 11 digits structured as prefix + serial + mod-7 check digit (IATA standard).
- TrackJet's carrier catalog includes 1,669 total carriers, of which 184 are active airlines.
- Format detection is handled by the detect_tracking_number MCP tool at https://trackjet.world/mcp.
- Event data is sourced exclusively from carrier-licensed APIs (e.g., DHL UTAPI); no scraping or third-party crawlers are used.
- TrackJet does not resell carrier tracking data; resale_allowed is contractually set to false on every data source.
FAQ
- What is the structure of an IATA MAWB tracking number?
- An IATA MAWB number is 11 digits long, consisting of a carrier prefix, a serial number, and a modulo-7 check digit. TrackJet's detect_tracking_number tool can validate and identify this format automatically.
- How many airlines does TrackJet support for MAWB tracking?
- TrackJet currently has 184 active airlines within its carrier catalog. The full catalog contains 1,669 carriers across all transport modes.
- Does TrackJet scrape airline websites to retrieve MAWB status?
- No. TrackJet retrieves shipment events exclusively through carrier-licensed APIs. Scraping and third-party data aggregation are explicitly excluded from its data sourcing practices.