https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/air astana/ Air Astana News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:59:40+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-add-new-route-from-frankfurt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-add-new-route-from-frankfurt/ Air Astana is to increase its presence in Germany by adding a new route between Almaty and Frankfurt. The Kazakhstan-based carrier will launch the Almaty-Frankfurt route on 1 June, which will operate three times per week using Airbus A321LR aircraft. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:17:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-and-air-astana-sign-codeshare-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-and-air-astana-sign-codeshare-agreement/ Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Mitsuko Tottori, hereinafter “JAL”) and Air Astana (headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan; Group CEO: Peter Foster, hereinafter “KC”) are pleased to announce the signing of a codeshare agreement. This agreement will allow both airlines to place their respective codes on a new Almaty to Tokyo service scheduled to be launched by KC in spring of 2026, as well as on both companies’ domestic flights. Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:48:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-the-national-carrier-of-kazakhstan-has-partnered-with-worldticke/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-the-national-carrier-of-kazakhstan-has-partnered-with-worldticke/ Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has partnered with WorldTicket to increase its international coverage into over 190 markets. WorldTicket (W2) is a travel distribution technology company that helps airlines efficiently grow their global sales reach Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:51:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-strong-financial-results/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-strong-financial-results/ Air Astana is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first commercial flight from Almaty to Nur-Sultan. The airline has announced the significant progress achieved since those early days, having maintained its independence and never calling upon external support, despite numerous macro-economic shocks over two decades. Mon, 16 May 2022 19:21:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-new-services-to-greece/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-new-services-to-greece/ Air Astana will launch direct services from Nur-Sultan and Almaty to Heraklion, capital of the Greek island of Crete on 1 June 2022. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:11:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-returns-to-london-after-covid-19-pause/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-returns-to-london-after-covid-19-pause/ Air Astana has resumed its twice-weekly service from London Heathrow to Nur-Sultan today. Flights from the capital of Kazakhstan will operate on Saturdays and Wednesdays using an Airbus A321LR aircraft. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:06:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-new-delhi-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-new-delhi-next-month/ Air Astana will resume flights from Almaty to New Delhi, the capital of India, on December 16th, with three services a week operated by Airbus A320 aircraft. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 04:59:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-new-bishkek-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-new-bishkek-flights/ The services will initially be operated using Embraer E190-E2 aircraft twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays, with an additional two frequencies on Mondays and Fridays commencing in December. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:13:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-returns-to-thailand-as-market-reopens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-returns-to-thailand-as-market-reopens/ Air Astana continues to expand its international network, with the launch of twice weekly direct flights from Almaty to the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:15:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-london-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-london-next-month/ Air Astana has unveiled plans to resume direct flights from Nur-Sultan, capital of Kazakhstan, to London Heathrow. The service will return on September 18th. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:25:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-montenegro-flights-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-montenegro-flights-next-month/ Air Astana will inaugurate new services between Kazakhstan and Montenegro on June 9th. Flights to Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, will operate from Nur-Sultan on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Wed, 26 May 2021 07:31:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyarystan-grows-fleet-with-new-airbus-delivery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyarystan-grows-fleet-with-new-airbus-delivery/ FlyArystan has taken delivery of two additional Airbus A320s, with the expanded fleet of nine aircraft having an average age of seven years. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:59:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-relaunch-tbilisi-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-relaunch-tbilisi-connections/ Air Astana will resume direct flights between Almaty and Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, on March 16th. Services will be operating three times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:53:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-seeks-to-bounce-back-after-covid-19-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-seeks-to-bounce-back-after-covid-19-losses/ The Kazakhstan flag-carrier has restored flights to Moscow, Dubai, Tashkent, Frankfurt, Seoul, Bishkek, Kiev, Istanbul, Antalya and Sharm El Sheikh in recent months. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:58:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-maldives-connections-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-maldives-connections-next-month/ Air Astana will begin operations to the Maldives twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from December 5th. There will also be an additional Monday flight from December 21st. Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:18:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-cut-flights-on-government-orders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-cut-flights-on-government-orders/ Air Astana will cut a number of flights in the coming weeks on the orders of the ministry of health. The number of flights to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine and Germany will be cut, Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:06:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-new-frankfurt-connection-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-new-frankfurt-connection-next-month/ Initially twice a week, the frequencies increase to three a week from October 26th on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and will be operated using the new Airbus A321LR. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:25:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-frankfurt-tomorrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-frankfurt-tomorrow/ Air Astana will resume direct flights from Kazakhstani capital Nur-Sultan to Frankfurt tomorrow. Services will initially be operated four-times a week, increasing to a daily departure next month. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:49:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-restart-domestic-connections-on-friday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-restart-domestic-connections-on-friday/ As the aviation fightback from the coronavirus shutdown continues to gather pace, Air Astana has said it will resume scheduled flights between Almaty and Nur-Sultan starting May 1st. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:08:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-seeks-to-insulate-kazakhstan-from-coronavirus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-seeks-to-insulate-kazakhstan-from-coronavirus/ Air Astana has made a number of flight schedule changes resulting from the global spread of the coronavirus. The action has been taken in accordance with measures introduced by the ministry of health of the republic of Kazakhstan. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:24:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-debut-mumbai-connections-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-debut-mumbai-connections-in-june/ Air Astana will launch services between Almaty and India’s commercial centre, Mumbai, on June 1st. Flights will be operated four times a week using Airbus A320, with a sector time of 4.5 hours in each direction. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:42:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-reports-increase-in-profits-for-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-reports-increase-in-profits-for-2019/ The flag-carrier of Kazakhstan saw profits rise to US$30 million in 2019, but stated flight restrictions in China could hamper its development this year. Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:38:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-second-paris-connection-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-second-paris-connection-next-summer/ Air Astana has unveiled plans for a new service from Paris to Almaty, with the route set to launch in June. The flights will operate three times a week using the carrier’s new Airbus A321LR, which entered revenue service on the Air Astana network last month. Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:04:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-air-astana-orders-30-boeing-737-max-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-air-astana-orders-30-boeing-737-max-planes/ Air Astana intends to order 30 Boeing 737 Max 8 planes to serve as the backbone of its new low-cost airline FlyArystan. The Kazakh flag-carrier and Boeing announced the deal at the Dubai Air Show. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:55:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-takes-deliver-of-first-airbus-a321lr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-takes-deliver-of-first-airbus-a321lr/ Air Astana has taken delivery of the first of seven Airbus A321LR (long-range) aircraft under an operating lease agreement with Air Lease Corporation of the United States. The remaining six aircraft scheduled for delivery over the next 12 to 18 months, depending on Airbus’ production capacity in Hamburg. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-and-s7-airlines-expand-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-and-s7-airlines-expand-codeshare-deal/ Air Astana and S7 Airlines have strengthened their cooperation by signing a codeshare agreement for flights between Russia and Kazakhstan. Effective immediately, Air Astana flights from its hubs at Nur-Sultan and Almaty, to Novosibirsk and St. Petersburg now carry the code of S7 Airlines. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:47:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyarystan-takes-off-for-first-time-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyarystan-takes-off-for-first-time-in-kazakhstan/ FlyArystan, a subsidiary of Kazakh flag-carrier Air Astana, takes to the skies today for the first time. The low-cost carrier operated its first revenue flights from Almaty International Airport. Wed, 01 May 2019 06:22:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyarystan-prepares-for-launch-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flyarystan-prepares-for-launch-in-kazakhstan/ FlyArystan, the brand-new Eurasian low fare airline from Kazakh flag-carrier, Air Astana, is on the final countdown to the launch of services in May. Inaugural domestic routes from Almaty International Airport will depart for Taraz and Uralsk. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:37:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-up-services-to-uzbek-capital-tashkent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-up-services-to-uzbek-capital-tashkent/ Air Astana will be increasing the frequency of services from both Almaty and Astana to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan with effect from April 1st. Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:56:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-declares-small-profit-for-financial-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-declares-small-profit-for-financial-2018/ Air Astana has declared unaudited net profit for 2018 of US$5.3 million, driven by higher revenues and higher jet fuel costs. The figure last year was $39.1 million. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:57:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-receives-first-embraer-e190-e2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-receives-first-embraer-e190-e2/ The first next generation Embraer E190-E2 was delivered to Air Astana earlier at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. This is the first of five Embraer E190-E2 aircraft scheduled to be delivered to Air Astana following an order originally placed in August 2017.  Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:19:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-a-low-cost-airline-flyarystan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-launch-a-low-cost-airline-flyarystan/ Air Astana will launch a low-cost airline in the first half of 2019, to be called FlyArystan. It will operate a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft configured to an all-economy class of 180 seats. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:35:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-sees-strong-passenger-growth-in-first-half-of-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-sees-strong-passenger-growth-in-first-half-of-2018/ Air Astana recorded a ten per cent increase in passenger traffic and a 17 per cent uptick in revenues in the first half of the year compared with the corresponding period of 2017. Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:38:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-two-new-russia-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-two-new-russia-connections/ Air Astana is launching new flights from Astana to two destinations in Russia – Tyumen and Kazan. This latest network expansion coincides with the delivery of the airline’s second Airbus A321neo. Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:11:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-and-air-astana-sign-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-and-air-astana-sign-codeshare-deal/ Cathay Pacific and Air Astana have announced an agreement that will enhance travel options for customers travelling to and from Kazakhstan. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:42:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-goes-daily-on-london-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-goes-daily-on-london-route/ Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, will offer daily, non-stop flights from Nazarbayev International airport in Astana to London Heathrow from June 1st. The additional frequencies, on Wednesdays and Fridays, are already available for sale. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:47:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-returns-to-profit-after-2016-blip/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-returns-to-profit-after-2016-blip/ Air Astana posted a profit of US$39 million in 2017, returning to profit after its first ever loss in 2016. The airline recorded passenger growth of 12 per cent and revenue growth of 22 per cent in 2017, after seeing both fall in 2015 and 2016 following the devaluation of the Kazakh Tenge in mid-2015. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:19:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-brings-on-board-wi-fi-to-boeing-767-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-brings-on-board-wi-fi-to-boeing-767-fleet/ Air Astana has completed the installation of an in-flight broadband communication system across the Boeing 767 fleet. The new service is available to both business and economy class passengers, who can now connect to the internet, use various applications for instant messaging, social networks, listen to audio and check mail through personal computers, tablets and smartphones. Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:23:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-welcomes-first-airbus-a321neo-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-welcomes-first-airbus-a321neo-to-fleet/ Air Astana has taken delivery of the first A321neo at the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is on an operating lease from Aercap, with the deal including two further A321neo and one A320neo aircraft for delivery planned in 2018. Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:23:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-grow-a320neo-family-operations-in-central-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-grow-a320neo-family-operations-in-central-asia/ Air Astana is to become one of the largest A320neo family operators in central Asia and CIS over the next three years. The airline became the first operator of this type in the region in 2016 and the fleet will grow to 17 aircraft by 2020. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:01:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-expo-2017-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-expo-2017-astana/ Expo 2017 is underway in Astana, capital of the central Asian republic of Kazakhstan. As part of a tour of the country with flag-carrier Air Astana, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here visits the show and assesses its impact on tourism in this fast developing destination. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:53:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-air-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-air-astana/ With Kazakhstan seeking to build its global profile with the hosting of Expo 2017, national flag-carrier Air Astana is taking its chance in the spotlight. Here Breaking Travel News examines the growing airline and asks if a bright future may be just around the corner. Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:12:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-renewal-agreement-with-air-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-renewal-agreement-with-air-astana/ Travelport and Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, have announced the signing of a new long-term, full content agreement. The agreement extends Travelport’s and Air Astana’s existing relationship and provides all Travelport-connected travel agents globally, with access to all of Air Astana’s content. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:49:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-cancels-ulaanbaatar-launch-in-mongolia-spat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-cancels-ulaanbaatar-launch-in-mongolia-spat/ Air Astana has cancelled the planned launch of flights connecting the capitals of Kazakhstan and Mongolia due to the revocation of permission by the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia. The carrier had been due to launch direct Astana-Ulaanbaatar flights from June 2nd, 2016. The intergovernmental Air Services Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Mongolia was signed in 1992 and the memorandum of understanding establishing the number of flights to be operated was signed in 2014. Thu, 19 May 2016 15:01:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-france-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-france-klm/ Air Astana and two of Europe’s leading airlines, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, have deepened their cooperation by signing a codeshare agreement for flights between Astana and Paris operated by Air Astana. Effective for flights from March 11th 2016, this three times a week service will now carry the marketing code of both KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:05:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-union-lifts-air-astana-operating-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-union-lifts-air-astana-operating-restrictions/ Air Astana has officially been removed from a list of airlines that have faced operating restrictions in the European Union. In July 2009 all carriers of Kazakhstan were banned from operating to Europe while Air Astana was the only exception. The EU’s Air Safety Committee had recognised that Air Astana’s safety standards were fully compliant with the international standards and establish a system for safe flights, but had imposed a cap on the airline’s existing number of services to the EU at the time. Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:59:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-astana-expo-2017-livery-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-astana-expo-2017-livery-overhaul/ An Air Astana Embraer 190 has become one of the first of 30 aircraft in the fleet to feature the distinctive Astana Expo 2017 logo on both sides of the fuselage. “Astana Expo 2017 will strongly focus on the eco-friendly energy, with exhibitors in the fields of demand, innovation and practical solutions expected to take a high profile at the event,” said Peter Foster, president, Air Astana. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:45:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-myupgrade-online-tool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-myupgrade-online-tool/ Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has launched MyUpgrade, an innovative online tool that enables existing economy class customers to bid for an upgrade to Business Class before their flight. The tool gives passengers the chance to name their own price, within a minimum and maximum range, to be considered for an upgrade to the premium cabin. Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:02:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-dubai-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-dubai-in-october/ Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag-carrier, has confirmed it will re-launch services between Astana and Dubai on October 25th. The non-stop flight will be operated four times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays using an Airbus A320. The service from Dubai to Astana offers greater convenience to Dubai based passengers as well as those located in Astana, Kazakhstan. Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:30:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-signs-on-as-expo-2017-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-signs-on-as-expo-2017-partner/ Astana EXPO 2017 has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, to become a partner in the exhibition. Under the deal the airline will hold the exclusive status of Official Air Carrier of EXPO 2017. The official signing ceremony was held in Astana earlier, with the signatories being Astana EXPO 2017 chairman, Akhmetzhan Yesimov, and Air Astana president, Peter Foster. Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:23:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-sees-profits-surge-in-second-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-sees-profits-surge-in-second-quarter/ Air Astana increased its operating profit by 115 per cent to $23.9 million in the first half of 2015. Net profit was $8.3 million, versus a loss of $36.4 million in the first half of 2014 – largely the result of a book loss following a local currency devaluation. At the same time passenger numbers increased by four per cent to 1.82 million. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:03:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-selects-airbus-a320-for-fleet-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-selects-airbus-a320-for-fleet-expansion/ Air Astana, the Kazakh flag carrier, has signed a deal for seven Airbus A320neo family aircraft, comprising two A320neo, one A321neo and four A321neo Long range. The new aircraft will be acquired on operating leases basis from Air Lease Corporation of Los Angeles, USA. Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:50:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rickman-appointed-uk-sales-manager-for-air-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rickman-appointed-uk-sales-manager-for-air-astana/ Air Astana, the award-winning flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has confirmed the appointment of Simon Rickman to the role of sales and marketing Manager, UK & Ireland. Based at Air Astana’s London office, he reports directly to Michael Whitehead, regional general manager for the UK, Ireland, Americas, Turkey, and MEA. Sat, 21 Feb 2015 11:25:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-flies-into-dubai-for-new-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-flies-into-dubai-for-new-route/ Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s winning flag-carrier, has bolstered its presence in the Middle East with the recent inauguration of direct daily flights to Almaty International Airport from Dubai International Airport. The route is served by Airbus A320 aircraft in a two class layout – 16 business class and 132 economy seats with lead in economy class. Almaty is complemented by Air Astana’s four times weekly services from the capital Astana to Abu Dhabi which have been operating since 2010. Wed, 19 Nov 2014 10:57:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-boosts-uk-kazakhstan-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-boosts-uk-kazakhstan-connections/ Air Astana’s introduction of three-times weekly direct services from London Heathrow to Astana has provided a brand new link between the capital cities of the UK and Kazakhstan, significantly strengthening the relationship between the two countries. These first direct links from London - to a capital city growing in political and economic importance, and recognised by UK prime minister David Cameron on his visit to Kazakhstan at the end of last year - reflects a shift of prominence, as Kazakhstan’s flag carrier marked its 12th anniversary in May this year.  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:20:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-and-turkish-airlines-to-establish-codeshare-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-and-turkish-airlines-to-establish-codeshare-agreement/ Air Astana and Turkish Airlines have completed the first step towards a wide-ranging co-operation, including a codeshare agreement on routes operated by both carriers between Kazakhstan and Turkey. The Letter of Intent was signed at an event in Istanbul by Peter Foster, President of Air Astana, and Temel Kotil, PhD, President and CEO of Turkish Airlines. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-network-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-network-expansion/ On 15 May 2002 a Boeing 737 displaying the Air Astana logo completed the first flight from Almaty to Astana. It was the first aircraft of its kind in the republic. This was the birthdate of the new national airline of Kazakhstan even though the decree on the establishment of JSC Air Astana had been signed on 29 August 2001 and the agreement with British BAE Systems PLC was made on 2 September 2001. Following the flight to Astana there were flights to Dubai, Moscow and Beijing. Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-inks-1.4bn-deal-with-air-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-inks-1.4bn-deal-with-air-astana/ Boeing and Air Astana have announced an order for four 767-300ERs (Extended Range) and three 787-8s. The order is valued at $1.3 billion at current list prices, making this the largest single order for commercial airplanes in Kazakhstan’s history. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:01:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-links-up-with-air-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-links-up-with-air-astana/ Etihad Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan. The agreement is the 30th such commercial partnership for the World Travel Awards winner as it continues to build its global network. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:25:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-new-turkey-and-russia-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-launches-new-turkey-and-russia-services/ Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is launching a series of new routes from Almaty, Astana and Aktau to destinations in Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkey during November and December. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:43:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-kazakhstans-flag-carrier-reports-strong-performance-during-first/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-kazakhstans-flag-carrier-reports-strong-performance-during-first/ Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, experienced strong growth during the first half of 2010, with passenger numbers increasing by 14% and revenue jumping 24% to US$245 million compared with the same period in 2009 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:35:15 +0000