Air Astana signed a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, effective from 26 November 2024, marking an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership and expanding travel…

Air Astana recently opened The Shanyrak, its first-ever business class lounge at Almaty Airport, marking a milestone in the airline’s 22-year history. 

Air Astana announced that it is now the first Kazakh carrier to carry out a heavy maintenance 12-Year C-check

Air Astana Joint Stock Company announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter and nine months ended 30 September on Tuesday, 5th November.

Air Astana just introduced its winter schedule, with the season marked by the launch of a large number of new international services

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently celebrated the evolving tourism ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand thanks to Air Astana’s inaugural flight on the Astana-Phuket route.

Beginning 4 October, Air Astana plans to resume non-stop flights on the Almaty to London route, operating with the Airbus A321LR.

Air Astana announced the launch of its new services from Atyrau and Astana to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, both of which take off next month.

Air Astana will launch direct scheduled flights from Shymkent to Jeddah, with a twice weekly service operating between 1st and 28th October 2024.

Air Astana established a new direct flight route between Astana, Kazhakstan and Phuket, Thailand which formally takes off on 26 October. 

Air Astana and Japan Airlines announced that they have signed a codesharing agreement, one that allows both airlines to put their codes on a new Almaty to Tokyo route.

Kazhakstan’s Air Astana group recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bringing its fleet up to 56 aircraft.

Air Astana will launch a new service from Almaty to Phu Quoc in Vietnam on 28th October 2024. Phu Quoc is a resort island famous for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters, which…

Air Astana with KazMunayGas co-financed a pre-feasibility study on the production and utilization of SAF in Kazakhstan, initiated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and…

The number of Air Astana flights between Kazakhstan and China is set to increase following agreements reached at the meeting of the China-Central Asia Aviation Co-operation group held in…

The Air Astana ‘Upcycling for the Future’ project involves the creative recycling of used aircraft parts, with furniture having been previously exhibited at various locations across Almaty…

Air Astana proudly received a host of awards at the 2024 World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Exhibition (WTCE), a global event for inflight catering, onboard services, and passenger…

Air Astana launched its inaugural service between Almaty to Astana on 15th May 2002 and has gone from strength to strength over the past 22 years.

Air Astana will introduce significant enhancements to Nomad Club frequent flyer programme on 17th May 2024. The upgrading of the programme follows an analysis of passenger feedback and marks…

Air Astana has started sales for services from Astana to Seoul, with twice weekly frequency operated by Airbus A321LR commencing on 15th June 2024.

Air Astana Group, the largest airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Neos SpA (“Neos”), the second…

Air Astana has switched to a Summer flight schedule, with the resumption of popular scheduled and seasonal services, as well as increases to the frequency of flights to a number of…

Air Astana is pleased to announce the launch of their new cabin emergency evacuation trainer (CEET) for the Airbus 320 family aircraft and real fire fighting trainer (RFFT) simulators which…

The Air Astana Group fleet has grown to 50 aircraft following arrival of a new Airbus A321neo from the assembly line in Hamburg, Germany. 

Air Astana received the "Best Passenger Service / Product Innovation Airline of the Year" award at China Civil Aviation magazine’s Sky Choice Travel Awards ceremony in Beijing in January…

Air Astana, the principal airline and flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, marks 20 years flying from London Heathrow and to celebrate, is offering its loyal customers and future…

Air Astana was honored to receive a recurrent award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) at a ceremony held during the FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 in Singapore earlier this…

The eleventh eco-friendly Airbus A321LR for Air Astana Group arrived in Almaty  following delivery at the manufacturer’s assembly plant in Hamburg, Germany.

Air Astana officially commissioned its new Flight Training Centre at Astana International Airport , with the facility being the first in Central Asia certified by the European Aviation…

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s award-winning flag carrier, launched a new direct air services from Almaty to Tel Aviv.

Air Astana has signed a codeshare partnership agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), with the two airlines operating joint flights on the Baku-Almaty-Baku route five times a week.

Air Astana has opened ticket sales for a new direct flight from Almaty to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, which will commence on 1st October 2023.

Air Astana has opened ticket sales for a new direct flight from Almaty to Tel Aviv, Israel, which will be operated twice weekly by Airbus A321LR starting in September.

The carrier has grown dramatically since the first service was operated between Almaty and Astana in 2002 and has steadily built a reputation for award winning customer service, operational…

Air Astana received  an APEX Award in the “Best entertainment system in Central and South Asia" category at a ceremony held in Istanbul on 27th April. The airline previously won the same…

Air Astana will resume summer season flights to popular lifestyle destinations in Greece (Heraklion on the island of Crete), Turkey (Bodrum), Montenegro (Podgorica) and Georgia (Batumi) in…

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana group has reported a profit after tax for 2022 of USD78.4 million, on revenues of USD1.03 billion, generated by 7.35 million passengers.

From 18 March 2023, Air Astana will resume flights from Astana to Beijing with a frequency of two per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a further increase set for summer.

FlyDubai Airlines plans to operate an additional ten flights on the Astana-Dubai and Almaty-Dubai routes from Dec. 29 to Jan. 14 next year, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry…

Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving from…

Air Astana’s ninth Airbus A321LR arrived in Almaty from Hamburg on 15th October 2022, with a tenth aircraft scheduled for delivery before the end of the year.

The group plans to expand the fleet to 59 aircraft by 2025 and develop capabilities in training and maintenance for long-term growth.

Air Astana online check-in opens 36 hours before international flight departure and ends 60 minutes prior departure Air Astana resumes online check-in for international flights

Air Astana has resumed its twice-weekly service from London Heathrow to Nur-Sultan

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 on 31st October 2021.

Air Astana has established an international air cargo division. The decision to launch Air Astana Cargo results from a strong increase in the demand for regional freight transport in…

Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana has launched new routes in Russia and Europe following the acquisition of new aircraft.

Passengers flying on Air Astana are now able to experience high-speed broadband In-Flight connectivity, with the airline’s first Boeing 767 featuring the service, the Kazakh carrier has said…

Air Astana passengers will be able to experience the Embraer's newest regional jet next year. Kazakhstan's national carrier has signed a long-term lease agreement with AerCap for five…

Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has again been recognised for 4 Star service, retaining the title of ‘Best Airline in Central Asia and India’ in the Skytrax World Airline Awards…

AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…

Kazakhstan's national carrier will ramp up the frequency of its flights to London this summer. Air Astana has confirmed that, effective June 2017, it will launch a fifth weekly flight…

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest online travel tech platforms, has announced the commencement of its grand festive season offer, the Travel Utsav Sale.

As India’s travel landscape continues to evolve, premium experiences are becoming a priority for many travelers.

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's leading online travel tech platforms has announced the Azadi Mega Sale, a special sale for the upcoming Independence Day.

A travel writer, author, and professor of practice, Dr Himanshu Talwar met the esteemed Mr. E. Karin, State Counsellor of the Republic of Kazakhstan during his trip to Astana, Kazakhstan.…

EaseMyTrip.com has announced the Leap Year Travel Sale, a special spring sale that promises extensive discounts across a wide range of travel services.

Brand TD, Asia's leading travel industry news platform, has announced that the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 will take place on 27…

Low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines flew its first service between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) on (21 December 2023). 

Pegasus Airlines launches thrice-weekly flights between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)

Low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is to start flying three times a week between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), with one-way fares from…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will host the 67th edition of the Association of Asia Pacific  Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents on 9 and 10 November 2023. The AAPA,  which has 14 member…

FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s Low-Cost Airline, continues to expand its international network with new services to India and Central Asia being launched in the next two months.  

Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA), a journey that highlights the incredible stories of women in travel who are successful in their own right, is calling for inspiring women to…

The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 has made the travel industry buzzing with excitement and inspiration. The prestigious event brought…

The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 honoured some of the amazing women in the travel industry. The awards were presented at a gala…

The TD-IWTA Awards 2023 are set to celebrate the achievements of exceptional women in the travel and tourism industry across Asia. The awards, which will be held on 24 June…

Barathan Pasupathi, CEO of Jetstar Asia, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Travel Daily Media (TD) - Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023. The…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has revealed the preliminary results of 'Get More', its brand-new digital-first campaign to position the Emirate as an attractive summer…

The top nominees for the highly anticipated Travel Daily Media (TD) - Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023 have been announced by the judging panel. TD-IWTA Awards recognise…

Travel Daily (TD) Media proudly announces Ponant, Shiji, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as major sponsors of the Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards.…

TD (Travel Daily) Media is pleased to announce that Tourism Authority of Thailand  - Amazing Thailand is an official sponsor of the upcoming  TD Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA)…

FlyArystan are the highly successful LCC in the Air Astana group. In more than 3 years since FlyArystan commenced operations they have established themselves as the premier LCC in Central…

Vietjet has transported 20.5 million passengers on 116,000 flights in 2022, of which domestic transport grew by 20% over 2019’s, supporting the airline’s recovery momentum.

Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced the resumption of flights to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) from 28 February with a twice-weekly service. 

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will commence with a twice-weekly…

The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE national carrier to operate direct flights to Osh with a twice-weekly service from 03 November 2022

The season's first international charter tourist flight arrived from Almaty in Kazakhstan at Goa's Dabolim international airport

In this exclusive interview, The Ritz-Carlton GM Tony Coveney talks about his new position, Astana’s deep-rooted history, and what he learned from living on a small boat for almost two…

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to stage the next ‘PATA Human Capacity Building Programme’ in Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan on 20 September 2019. The half-day…

There is never a dull moment in the travel tech sector, new things come up like an app to rent a boat and zip up hotels for cost-conscious hardy travellers. Companies also give back like…

Exotic destinations are rising in popularity as travellers are shunning traditional holiday destinations.

With Bangkok Airways hitting the big fifty in 2018, I sat down with Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, VP of sales for the Thai regional airline to discover how it has grown since its inception,…

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali has joined the fundraising and relief efforts in support of the victims of the earthquakes in Lombok.

Intrepid Travel is looking for 10 travellers with the courage to go on an ‘Uncharted Expedition’ – a 3,500-kilometre trip to the unknown.

Wyndham Hotel Group has continued to expand its footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Eurasia (EMEA) with a number of  openings throughout 2017, bringing the total number of…

The UNWTO has held an event in Kazakhstan to discuss ways the tourism industry can help combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions. Industry leaders and policy-makers convened…

The Ritz-Carlton Astana Location: In the Talan Towers, a new luxury complex in the square around the Bayterek Tower, the monument in the centre of Kazakhstan's capital city Grade:…

A new museum opened in Shanghai this week, dedicated to the history of the World Expo. Xinhua reports that the World Expo Museum is located on the site of the 2010 World Expo, close to…

Vietjet creates new connection to Angkor Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Siem Reap (Cambodia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Vietjet Why? Serving increasing cross-border traffic…

Helsinki Airport will expand in 2017, with additional routes planned by new and existing operators.  Finnair and Norwegian will launch the highest number of new routes, and there will…

There are now more options for travel between Europe and Kazakhstan, following the signing of an agreement between Air Astana and Lufthansa. Under the terms of the deal, which takes…

Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017 Who? Malindo Air Why? Islamic pilgrimage…