Air Astana increases Bangkok services
ALMATY – Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is increasing service frequency on the route from Almaty to Bangkok in response to increasing passenger traffic from Kazakhstan to Asia and Australia.
The winter schedule being introduced on October 28 will see the introduction of a fourth frequency on Monday operated by Boeing 767-300ER.
Overall weekly seat availability on the Almaty – Bangkok route will increase by more than 35% as a result of the additional frequency.
Existing services on Wednesday and Sunday are operated by Boeing 767-300ER in 30 business class/ 190 economy class configuration and Friday by Boeing 757 in 20 business class / 150 economy class configuration.
Scheduled services between Almaty and Bangkok were launched with two weekly frequencies in October 2006, with a third frequency introduced in November 2007.
Other service frequencies being increased in the Winter Schedule include Astana-Urumchi (up to two per week) and Almaty – Bishkek (up to four per week).
Said Air Astana president Peter Foster, â€Air Astana continues to enjoy significant passenger growth during 2008, with traffic on services to the dynamic Asia region making a major contribution.
“Passengers carried across the entire network during the first six months of 2008 increased by 16% to 1.3 million
Passenger revenue increased by more than 26% and cargo revenue was up by more than 30%.â€
The Air Astana fleet grew to 21 aircraft during the first half of 2008 following the delivery of three additional Airbus A320 family aircraft. The airline confirmed orders for six A320 family aircraft during the first half of the year, with the fleet on track to grow to 34 aircraft in 2014 and 63 by 2022,
Air Astana is a joint venture between Kazakhstan’s Samruk State Holding (51%) and BAE Systems (49%).
The airline commenced regular flight operations in May 2002 and currently operates a network that serves 25 domestic and 21 international destinations from its hubs in Almaty, Astana and Atyrau.
Air Astana is a full member of the International Air Transport Association and is the only airline in Kazakhstan with EASA Part 145 aircraft maintenance certification.
Ian Jarrett
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