Have you ever looked at your plane ticket and seen a long string of numbers? The first 3 digits are the key: they are called the Accounting Code Prefix.
Why does it matter?
Sometimes you book a flight on a site like Expedia, but you need to know who actually issued the ticket to claim miles or manage a change. The IATA code (e.g. IB, AA) does not always appear on credit card statements, but the ticket number never lies.
Common Examples
- 001: American Airlines
- 075: Iberia
- 176: Emirates
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