This is a list of airline codes. The table lists IATA's two-character airline designators, ICAO's three-character airline designators and the airline call signs. Historical assignments are also included.
This board at Geneva Airport shows airline codes including AC (Air Canada), LX (Swiss) and AZ (ITA Airways).
International Air Transport Association
The International Air Transport Association is a trade association of the world's airlines founded in 1945. IATA has been described as a cartel since, in addition to setting technical standards for airlines, IATA also organized tariff conferences that served as a forum for price fixing.
IATA headquarters in Montreal (Tour de la Bourse)