Gulf long-haul carrier based in United Arab Emirates.
| IATA Code | EK |
|---|---|
| ICAO Code | UAE |
| Callsign | EMIRATES |
| Operating Status | Active (per OpenFlights airline registry) |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Category | Gulf long-haul carrier |
When you see a segment line like this in a PNR, the airline code identifies Emirates:
2 EK 587 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLHR HK1 800A 2000P
The two-letter code EK at the start of the segment line is Emirates's IATA code — every flight segment operated by Emirates in a GDS PNR (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan) begins with this code, followed by the flight number.
Emirates is a gulf long-haul carrier, based in United Arab Emirates. Its ICAO code, UAE, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “EMIRATES”.
Once a EK 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 EK segment(s) in the PNR — the exact fare basis and rules still need to be checked against Emirates's current fare filing, since GDS pricing reflects what's filed, not a fixed rate.
Like most airlines, Emirates'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.
Emirates's IATA code is EK. This two-letter code appears at the start of every flight segment operated by Emirates in a GDS PNR.
Emirates's ICAO code is UAE. 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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