Israeli flag carrier based in Israel.
| IATA Code | LY |
|---|---|
| ICAO Code | ELY |
| Callsign | EL AL |
| Operating Status | Active (per OpenFlights airline registry) |
| Country | Israel |
| Category | Israeli flag carrier |
When you see a segment line like this in a PNR, the airline code identifies El Al:
2 LY 587 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLHR HK1 800A 2000P
The two-letter code LY at the start of the segment line is El Al's IATA code — every flight segment operated by El Al in a GDS PNR (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan) begins with this code, followed by the flight number.
El Al is a israeli flag carrier, based in Israel. Its ICAO code, ELY, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “EL AL”.
Once a LY segment is sold, the fare quote and ticketing entry differ by system. The starting point in each is:
Amadeus: FXP Sabre: WPNCB Galileo: FXP
Each of these prices the itinerary using the lowest applicable fare for the LY segment(s) in the PNR — the exact fare basis and rules still need to be checked against El Al's current fare filing, since GDS pricing reflects what's filed, not a fixed rate.
Like most airlines, El Al'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.
El Al's IATA code is LY. This two-letter code appears at the start of every flight segment operated by El Al in a GDS PNR.
El Al's ICAO code is ELY. 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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