List of airline codes (P)

Airline codes, also known as airline designators, are codes assigned to airlines to identify them for various commercial and administrative purposes. These codes are crucial for flight identification, ticketing, baggage handling, and communication within the air transport industry. The codes are generally composed of two characters (letters or numbers) or three characters (letters).

Two-character airline codes are assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and are used for flight identification purposes, appearing on passenger tickets, baggage tags, and in airline schedules. They are generally more widely recognized by the public. The IATA code is often derived from an abbreviation of the airline's name.

Three-character airline codes are assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). These codes are used for air traffic control and operational purposes. Flight plans and other aviation-related communications use ICAO codes to uniquely identify airlines. ICAO codes typically do not appear on passenger tickets or baggage tags.

The "P" section of airline codes encompasses all codes, both IATA and ICAO, that begin with the letter "P." This encompasses a wide variety of airlines, both current and historical, operating in different regions of the world. The specific airlines assigned codes beginning with "P" can change over time due to mergers, acquisitions, airline closures, or code reassignments. Accurate and up-to-date lists of airline codes are maintained by IATA and ICAO.