Air Astana celebrates 21st anniversary

As Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, Air Astana is a key part of the nation’s vibrant aviation landscape. Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the airline has grown from modest beginnings to being an integral part of the global aviation network. Today, Air Astana is an award-winning airline, connecting Kazakhstan to the rest of the world. Join us as we take a closer look at Air Astana’s incredible journey over the past two decades.

1. Celebrating 21 Years of Success: Air Astana’s Spectacular Journey

Air Astana’s Flight Path to the Top

Air Astana was first established in 2002 and has since become Kazakhstan’s flagship airline. Having flown over 155 million passengers, Air Astana is now recognized as a 4-star airline and certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency and International Air Transport Association. Spanning more than 60 domestic and international destinations, Air Astana has quickly become one of the leading airlines in the region.

The success of Air Astana is further reinforced by its strong milestones – they are well-known for having an extensive route network and state-of-the-art aircrafts. They are also the first airline in the entire Central Asian region to obtain an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification and have consistently been ranked in the top tier of airlines in The Official Airline Guide’s World Airline Survey.

Air Astana’s mission of providing high-quality service and comfort to its customers is uncompromised and continues to take the brand to greater heights. With an unwavering dedication to safety and customer service for the past 21 years, Air Astana is now a trusted name in the airline business.

2. Taking Flight: Air Astana’s Role in Kazakhstan’s Transformation

In less than two decades, Air Astana has grown from a small, state-owned airline to a major player in Central Asian aviation. Serving more than 60 destinations across 20 countries, Air Astana is ideally positioned to take advantage of the extraordinary economic and social transformation Kazakhstan is undergoing.

Air Astana’s fleet of more than 30 modern Airbus and Boeing aircraft is connected to an extensive network of domestic and international destinations, allowing travelers to experience the grandeur of Kazakhstan and its unique culture. With more than 400 weekly flights, Air Astana places tremendous value on the safety and comfort of its passengers.

The airline offers both Economy and Business Class services, as well as an array of amenities such as reliable Wi-Fi, premium entertainment, and high-quality meals, so that passengers can enjoy their journey in comfort and style.

Flight attendants are also particularly attentive , and provide a high level of service that reflects the airline’s commitment to excellence.

3. The Bold Vision of Air Astana’s Founders Exceeds Expectations

Air Astana was founded in 2001 by Kazakhstan’s national wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, and its General Partner, BAE Systems PLC, with the ambitious task of returning quality air-transport services to Kazakhstan. With its bold vision, it has managed to exceed expectations and become the first airline from a former Soviet country to successfully achieve a four-star rating from Skytrax Gold travel awards.

The founders of Air Astana have managed to fuse the best of both worlds. It currently keeps a fleet of aircrafts from the world’s leading manufactures, such as Boeing and Airbus. Furthermore, it has set policies and procedures built around international standards and best-practices that ensure safety and comfort for passengers. These features have helped Air Astana become the flag-carrier of Kazakhstan, as well as its preferred airline.

• It currently keeps a fleet of aircrafts from the world’s leading manufactures, such as Boeing and Airbus
• Set policies and procedures built around international standards and best-practices
• Flagship carrier of Kazakhstan

4. Honouring 21 Years of Incredible Service: Air Astana Celebrations Across Kazakhstan

The National Celebration

As Air Astana marks twenty-one years of keeping Kazakhstan connected, the country is throwing a big national celebration. Connecting people with its well-executed domestic and international flights, the airline is being honoured with a week of festivities.

Expect an array of:

• Special ceremonies
• Firework displays in the skies
• Widespread parades
• Youth competitions

In this glorious week of honouring Air Astana, Kazakhs will reflect on the airline’s incredible journey – transforming the region’s transportation and expanding the country’s reach. Alongside the colorful festivities and traditional performances, the pride of Kazakhstan will be palpable as the nation celebrates one of its own. As Air Astana celebrates its 21st anniversary, it serves as a remarkable example of how powerful and transformative the advent of flight is. Its presence and success on the aviation map of the world is a source of pride for Kazakhstanis and all those who have been part of the Air Astana journey and made it what it is today. Here’s to many more years of service and up in the skies!