Airline Codes
Types of airline codes
- IATA two-letter code: Used for passenger and cargo services, reservations, and schedules.
- AA: American Airlines
- AC: Air Canada
- BA: British Airways
- DL: Delta Air Lines
- EK: Emirates
- Examples:
- IATA three-digit accounting code: A unique prefix code used in accounting and ticketing.
- ICAO three-letter code: Primarily used for air traffic control and operational purposes.
- AAL: American Airlines
- ACA: Air Canada
- BAW: British Airways
- DAL: Delta Air Lines
- Examples:
Where you'll see them
- Airport signage:
Schedules, gate information, and baggage claim screens often use IATA codes.
- Boarding passes:
Your ticket will show the IATA code for the operating airline.
- Flight announcements:
You may hear the two-letter codes used during airport announcements and on-board the aircraft.
- Travel documents:
Codes are used for all official documentation, such as tickets and air waybills.