Central Asian flag carrier based in Kazakhstan.
| IATA Code | KC |
|---|---|
| ICAO Code | KZR |
| Callsign | ASTANA LINE |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Category | Central Asian flag carrier |
When you see a segment line like this in a PNR, the airline code identifies Air Astana:
2 KC 587 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLHR HK1 800A 2000P
The two-letter code KC at the start of the segment line is Air Astana's IATA code — every flight segment operated by Air Astana in a GDS PNR (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan) begins with this code, followed by the flight number.
Air Astana is a central asian flag carrier, based in Kazakhstan. Its ICAO code, KZR, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “ASTANA LINE”.
Like most airlines, Air Astana's fare classes follow the standard GDS booking-class letter system. See our complete booking class guide for what each letter (F, J, Y, and so on) typically means.
Air Astana's IATA code is KC. This two-letter code appears at the start of every flight segment operated by Air Astana in a GDS PNR.
Air Astana's ICAO code is KZR. The ICAO code is a separate, usually three-letter identifier used mainly in air traffic control and flight planning, distinct from the IATA code travel agents see in a PNR.
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