MT
Thomas Cook Airlines
United Kingdom
IATA
MT
Mike Tango
ICAO
TCX
Radio Callsign
KESTREL
Example: "KESTREL One Two Three" for MT123
About the "KESTREL" Callsign
When Thomas Cook Airlines pilots communicate with air traffic control, they identify themselves using the radio callsign "KESTREL" followed by the flight number spoken in aviation pronunciation. For example, flight 456 would be "KESTREL Four Five Six." Radio callsigns are assigned by ICAO and are distinct from the airline's marketing name.