Instructions
- Step 1: Conduct an internet search Conduct an internet search using the keywords “IATA codes.” Websites like iatacoding.com list IATA codes by category.
- Step 2: Consider one-character codes Look for a 1-character code to designate travel class.
- Step 3: Consider two-character codes Look for 2-character codes to designate airlines, railway, bus and ferry companies, computer reservation systems, and companies that handle air cargo.
- TIP: Two-character codes are used in reservations, timetables, tickets, tariffs, and air waybills.
- Step 4: Consider three-character codes Look for 3-character codes to designate airports and world destinations. For example, New York, New York, is NYC and Dayton, Ohio, is DAY.
- Step 5: Consider four-character codes Look for 4-character codes to designate types of meals served to passengers.
- Step 6: Apply Complete any application forms necessary by downloading them from the IATA website. You can obtain a code whether or not you are a member, but non-members must fulfill yearly requirements. No matter which way you travel, IATA has a code for you when you are on the move.
- FACT: IATA was founded in Havana, Cuba in April of 1945.
You Will Need
- Internet access
- Character codes
