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Airline Reference

Kuwait Airways (KU)

Gulf flag carrier based in Kuwait.

IATA CodeKU
ICAO CodeKAC
CallsignKUWAITI
CountryKuwait
CategoryGulf flag carrier

How KU Appears in a GDS PNR

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

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

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

About Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways is a gulf flag carrier, based in Kuwait. Its ICAO code, KAC, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “KUWAITI”.

Booking Classes

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

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

What is Kuwait Airways's ICAO code?

Kuwait Airways's ICAO code is KAC. 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 Kuwait Airways PNR to an itinerary?

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