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AIRLINE CODES

 

What are they?

  • An airline code is a group of letters that identify an airline. There are 2 systems: IATA codes and ICAO codes. The table below shows airline codes for the largest airlines in Asia.

How many letters?

  • IATA airline codes have 2 letters (or 1 number and 1 letter). For example, Singapore Airlines is SQ. ICAO airline codes have 3 letters. For example, Japan Airlines is JAL.

What are they used for?

  • IATA airline codes are used for reservations, tickets and flight information boards. ICAO airline codes are used for flight planning and air traffic control.

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