Air waybill (AWB)
An air waybill (AWB) is a document issued by an airline or its agent, serving as a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier for goods shipped by air. It provides detailed information about the shipment, including the consignor, consignee, description of goods, and flight details, and allows it to be tracked.
It’s a legal agreement that’s enforceable by law. An AWB is similar to ocean bills of lading (B/L), but it is issued in non-negotiable form, meaning there's less protection with an AWB versus bills of lading.