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Airline Reference

Avianca (AV)

Latin American flag carrier based in Colombia, and is a member of Star Alliance.

IATA CodeAV
ICAO CodeAVA
CallsignAVIANCA
CountryColombia
CategoryLatin American flag carrier
Airline AllianceStar Alliance

How AV Appears in a GDS PNR

When you see a segment line like this in a PNR, the airline code identifies Avianca:

2  AV 587 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLHR HK1  800A  2000P

The two-letter code AV at the start of the segment line is Avianca's IATA code — every flight segment operated by Avianca in a GDS PNR (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan) begins with this code, followed by the flight number.

About Avianca

Avianca is a latin american flag carrier, based in Colombia, and is a member of Star Alliance. Its ICAO code, AVA, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “AVIANCA”.

Booking Classes

Like most airlines, Avianca'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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avianca's IATA code?

Avianca's IATA code is AV. This two-letter code appears at the start of every flight segment operated by Avianca in a GDS PNR.

What is Avianca's ICAO code?

Avianca's ICAO code is AVA. 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.

How do I convert a Avianca PNR to an itinerary?

Paste the raw PNR text into PNRGenius and it will automatically detect Avianca's segments (marked with the AV code) and build a clean, client-ready itinerary in seconds.

What alliance is Avianca part of?

Avianca is a member of Star Alliance.

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