US Flag Air Carriers
In order for a flight to be in compliance with the Fly America Act, the code of a U.S. flag air carrier must be noted as part of the flight number on the airline ticket, flight coupon (boarding pass), or passenger receipt. Each airline has a two letter alpha code. For example, United Airlines has a code of "UA". On an airline ticket, boarding pass or passenger receipt, this two digit code is designated just to the left of the flight number. From this list, you will be able to compare airline codes on the ticket with those on the list and thereby be able to ascertain whether or not the flight is on a US Flag air carrier.
A detailed list of U.S. flag air carriers is set forth below:
- Airtran Airways (FL)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- America West Airlines (HP)
- American Airlines (AA)
- American Trans Air (TZ)
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Delta Airlines (DL)
- Frontier Airlines (F9)
- Hawaiian Airlines (HA)
- Midwest Express (YX)
- Northwest Airlines (NW)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- Spirit Airlines (NK)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
When you bring your Travel Voucher to Contract and Grant Administration (CGA) for approval (only federally funded international travel needs CGA approval), they will be looking at the actual flights booked and the airline code next to these flights. The Travel Voucher and actual flight coupon, boarding pass, or passenger receipt must show a US flag air carrier’s designator code next to the flight number or a Fly America Act Waiver Checklist (pdf) must be attached. If you are ever in doubt, please call the Travel Office (355-0343) for assistance.