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Airline Reference

Kenya Airways (KQ)

African flag carrier based in Kenya, and is a member of SkyTeam.

IATA CodeKQ
ICAO CodeKQA
CallsignKENYA
CountryKenya
CategoryAfrican flag carrier
Airline AllianceSkyTeam

How KQ Appears in a GDS PNR

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

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

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

About Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways is a african flag carrier, based in Kenya, and is a member of SkyTeam. Its ICAO code, KQA, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “KENYA”.

Booking Classes

Like most airlines, Kenya Airways'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 Kenya Airways's IATA code?

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

What is Kenya Airways's ICAO code?

Kenya Airways's ICAO code is KQA. 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 Kenya Airways PNR to an itinerary?

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What alliance is Kenya Airways part of?

Kenya Airways is a member of SkyTeam.

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