Emirates (EK): Airline Code for GDS PNRs
Emirates is stored in this dataset as IATA code EK and ICAO code UAE, based in United Arab Emirates. GDS segment lines print the IATA code before the flight number. Live routes, fares and baggage policies are not in this dataset.
Overview
Emirates is stored as IATA EK and ICAO UAE, country United Arab Emirates. The converter maps marketing carrier EK to this name when the code exists in the airline table. A typical segment starts with EK plus a numeric flight number and a booking class letter. This article is not an airline homepage: schedules, change fees, and loyalty rules are omitted because they are not stored and must not be invented. Peer carriers from United Arab Emirates in this catalog: EY (Etihad Airways). Use PNR to WhatsApp or PNR to PDF after parsing if you need a customer-facing copy of a booking that includes EK.
How to use this page
- Find EK at the start of the flight line in the PNR.
- Paste the full itinerary into the PNR parser (or the GDS-specific parser if you know the host).
- Confirm the carrier name resolves to Emirates.
- Do not add baggage or meal claims that the PNR did not print.
Example
Example segment: 2 EK 456 H 26OCT 5 WLGAKL HK1 1945 2050 The parser should set marketing carrier EK (Emirates) and flight 456. Class H is a fare bucket, not proof of cabin without the booking-class tool.
FAQs
What does EK mean?
EK is the IATA airline code stored for Emirates.
What airline is EK?
Emirates, country of record United Arab Emirates.
What is the ICAO code for Emirates?
UAE.
Is EK the same as UAE?
No. Tickets and GDS segments use EK. Flight plans use UAE.
Where is Emirates based?
This dataset lists United Arab Emirates. Headquarters address is not stored.
How do I parse a EK itinerary?
Paste the GDS text into the PNR parser. Lines beginning with EK plus a flight number become segments.
Does this page show Emirates schedules?
No. Schedules are not in the dataset.
What baggage does EK allow?
Only what the pasted PNR prints (for example 2PC). Public policy pages are not stored here.
Are there other airlines from United Arab Emirates?
Stored peers: EY (Etihad Airways).
Can EK include a number?
Some IATA codes include a digit (for example 6E). This catalog stores those codes when present.
How is Emirates shown in a PNR?
Usually as marketing carrier EK before the flight number, not the full name.
Where does this information come from?
The product airline table used by the parser. Last template update 17 Aug 2026. Unverified operational claims are omitted.