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Airline Reference

El Al (LY)

Israeli flag carrier based in Israel.

IATA CodeLY
ICAO CodeELY
CallsignEL AL
CountryIsrael
CategoryIsraeli flag carrier

How LY Appears in a GDS PNR

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.

About El Al

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”.

Booking Classes

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Al's IATA code?

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.

What is El Al's ICAO code?

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.

How do I convert a El Al PNR to an itinerary?

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