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Airline Reference

Spirit Airlines (NK)

US ultra-low-cost carrier based in United States.

IATA CodeNK
ICAO CodeNKS
CallsignSPIRIT WINGS
CountryUnited States
CategoryUS ultra-low-cost carrier

How NK Appears in a GDS PNR

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

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

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

About Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines is a us ultra-low-cost carrier, based in United States. Its ICAO code, NKS, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “SPIRIT WINGS”.

Booking Classes

Like most airlines, Spirit Airlines'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 Spirit Airlines's IATA code?

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

What is Spirit Airlines's ICAO code?

Spirit Airlines's ICAO code is NKS. 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 Spirit Airlines PNR to an itinerary?

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