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Philippine Airlines Cargo Tracking
Philippines’ flag carrier — belly cargo with regional and long-haul reach
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About Philippine
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the flag carrier of the Philippines, offers cargo services through the belly-hold of its passenger fleet and charter operations. With hubs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) and secondary bases across the archipelago, PAL connects Southeast Asia with North America, the Middle East, Oceania and beyond. Philippine Airlines Cargo supports general freight, perishables, mail, and express shipments. TrackCargo supports AWBs beginning with the IATA prefix 079, integrating ADS-B flight data and Cargo-IMP feeds to refresh milestones every 2 minutes and consolidate them into a unified shipment timeline.
How to Track Your Shipment
Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates
- Enter the 11-digit airway bill beginning with
079-(hyphen optional, e.g.079-12345678or07912345678). - Press Track air shipment — flight and milestone feeds refresh about every 2 minutes when live.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about Philippine
- AWB prefix – 079 (IATA)
- Role – Flag carrier of the Philippines
- Hub – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila)
- Fleet – Airbus A350s, Boeing 777s & A320 family (belly cargo)
- Network – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Oceania, North America
- Specialties – General cargo, perishables, mail, express shipments
- Free plan – Track up to 30 live shipments for any carrier
- Live status – active
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common tracking questions
Which AWB prefix does Philippine Airlines use?
TrackCargo recognises the IATA AWB prefix 079. Enter the full 11-digit AWB with or without the hyphen (e.g.
079-12345678 or 07912345678).Does Philippine Airlines operate dedicated freighters?
No. PAL Cargo primarily uses the belly-hold of its passenger aircraft and also offers charter cargo services when needed.
Where is Philippine Airlines based?
Philippine Airlines is headquartered in Manila with its main hub at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
What types of shipments does PAL Cargo handle?
Philippine Airlines Cargo supports general freight, perishables, pharmaceuticals, mail, and express shipments.
How often are Philippine Airlines flight positions updated?
TrackCargo refreshes flight positions approximately every 2 minutes when ADS-B and flight feed data are available.
Is Philippine Airlines Cargo included in the Free plan?
Yes — the Free plan allows tracking of up to 30 live shipments for PAL and any other carrier.
Is there an API for PAL Cargo tracking?
Yes. TrackCargo REST API lets you POST an AWB, fetch live JSON milestones, and receive webhook events — perfect for ERP/TMS integration.
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