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Airline Reference

Saudia (SV)

Saudi flag carrier based in Saudi Arabia, and is a member of SkyTeam.

IATA CodeSV
ICAO CodeSVA
CallsignSAUDIA
Operating StatusActive (per OpenFlights airline registry)
CountrySaudi Arabia
CategorySaudi flag carrier
Airline AllianceSkyTeam

How SV Appears in a GDS PNR

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

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

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

About Saudia

Saudia is a saudi flag carrier, based in Saudi Arabia, and is a member of SkyTeam. Its ICAO code, SVA, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “SAUDIA”.

Pricing a Saudia Fare Across GDS Systems

Once a SV 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 SV segment(s) in the PNR — the exact fare basis and rules still need to be checked against Saudia's current fare filing, since GDS pricing reflects what's filed, not a fixed rate.

What SkyTeam Membership Means for Booking

As a SkyTeam member, Saudia participates in the alliance's interline agreements — member airlines generally honor each other's status tiers for priority boarding and lounge access, and allow interline and codeshare itineraries to be ticketed on a single PNR. In practice, this means a client's itinerary can often mix Saudia with other SkyTeam carriers on one ticket, which matters when pricing multi-carrier routings or handling irregular operations (delays, misconnections) that involve more than one airline.

Booking Classes

Like most airlines, Saudia'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 Saudia's IATA code?

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

What is Saudia's ICAO code?

Saudia's ICAO code is SVA. 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 Saudia PNR to an itinerary?

Paste the raw PNR text into PNRGenius and it will automatically detect Saudia's segments (marked with the SV code) and build a clean, client-ready itinerary in seconds.

What alliance is Saudia part of?

Saudia is a member of SkyTeam.

Can Saudia be combined with other airlines on one ticket?

Yes — as a SkyTeam member, Saudia generally allows interline and codeshare itineraries with other SkyTeam carriers to be ticketed together, though the specific fare rules still depend on the fare basis used.

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