Build a Better Shipping Experience with Us.

Whether you're shipping across the country or around the globe, our air cargo services are built to meet the needs of businesses of every size. Discover how our tailored shipping options and trusted network can help you streamline operations, serve customers faster and grow with confidence.

1. Apply for an account

Submit your application to request a Cargo Shipping Account with American Airlines Cargo.

2. Get Approved

Once verified, you’ll receive your Precise Account Locator (PAL) for your Cargo Shipping Account via email.

3. Choose Your Setup

Create an online account, enroll in eAWB or apply for credit terms to fit your shipping needs.

4. Book & Prep Shipment

Reserve space, pack your cargo and prepare documentation according to your service and destination.

5. Track & Manage Delivery

Use our tools to monitor shipments in real time and stay updated from pickup to delivery.

Get Ready Before You Apply

To avoid delays and speed up approval, ensure your business details are accurate and up to date. Before starting your application, confirm that your company information matches official records. Use the links below to verify your details:

IATA / CASS Number TSA Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) Number TSA Known Shipper Status Dun & Bradstreet (D-U-N-S) Profile

Do You Need A Cargo Shipping Account?

Cargo Account is required if you're:
A funeral home Shipping medical specimens, empty kennels or animal semen A U.S.-based courier, consolidator, integrator or freight forwarder A breeder, animal rescue organization or zoo transporting animals
Cargo Account is not required if you're:
A trucking company Shipping your personal pet and items Making a one-time shipment Sending shipments to a personal address

Ready to Open a New Cargo Shipping Account?

Get access to reliable shipping, priority services and personalized support — apply for your Cargo account today.

Start Your Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Please allow 5 business days to process all new account applications. You do not need an AA Cargo shipping account to transport your personal pet, however if you would like to use a pet transport, please visit IPATA.org. If you are a business that needs to ship live animals, including empty kennels or animal semen, you must apply to be a TSA Known Shipper and obtain an AA Cargo shipping account. If you only need to ship once, you typically don’t need a full account. The PAL application process requires a physical business address. There is also a separate field for Mailing Address (if different than physical address), which means you can provide a P.O. Box as a mailing address, but not as the primary business address. For security compliance, the business address must match what is registered with Dun & Bradstreet during TSA Known Shipper verification. You generally cannot apply for a U.S. cargo shipping account without meeting TSA or IATA requirements, because these credentials establish your security status and shipping privileges. If you do not have TSA Known Shipper or IAC status, you’ll need to complete additional steps before shipping domestically.