News about Air Astana

Airlines fined over complaints from Kazakhstanis: penalties seen as largely symbolic Tengrinews.kz – In 2025, Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) held four domestic airlines administratively liable for violations of passenger,

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Plane bound for Astana makes emergency landing in Beijing for unusual reason Tengrinews.kz – An Air Astana aircraft operating flight KC210 on the Seoul–Astana route made an unscheduled landing in Beijing on January 8

08 January 2026

Pulled off the flight: New Year gifts you absolutely can’t take on a plane Tengrinews.kz – The holiday travel season is in full swing, with Kazakhstanis flying with gifts, delicacies and festive spirit. But a “celebration

29 December 2025

Plane fails to reach Almaty due to an unexpected malfunction Tengrinews.kz - An Air Astana aircraft operating flight KC 162 from Phu Quoc to Almaty was forced to return to the departure airport due to

26 December 2025

Distress signal and landing in Almaty: Air Astana describes in-flight incident Tengrinews.kz — Air Astana has commented on the situation involving flight KC851 on the Almaty–Astana route, which returned to the departure

17 December 2025

Foreigners started a fight on a flight from Almaty: video Tengrinews.kz — A video showing a fight between passengers aboard an aircraft allegedly scheduled to fly from Almaty to Bangkok is circulating

17 December 2025

Air Astana aircraft issued a distress signal and made an emergency landing in Almaty Tengrinews.kz – An Air Astana aircraft made an emergency landing in Almaty due to smoke on board, citing the Civil Aviation Committee of the

17 December 2025

Kazhydromet issues warning for residents of Astana, Almaty, and ten other cities Tengrinews.kz – Kazhydromet has published a warning on its official website for residents of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and other cities.

03 December 2025

Confusion over “cancelled” Astana–Ust-Kamenogorsk flight: Air Astana clarifies schedule changes Tengrinews.kz – Social media users in Kazakhstan were puzzled after posts claimed that Air Astana would completely cancel its Astana–Ust-Kamenogorsk

20 November 2025

New direct flights from Kazakhstan to be launched to several countries Tengrinews.kz – In November and December 2025, Kazakhstan’s airlines launched and are preparing to open several new routes to countries in Europe,

13 November 2025

Peter Foster to leave Air Astana Tengrinews.kz – Peter Foster will step down as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Air Astana at the end of March

08 October 2025

“Panic, prayers and tears“: Air Astana flight makes emergency landing in Aktau Tengrinews.kz – An Air Astana flight KC 859 from Almaty to Aktau made an emergency landing on August 31 due to a technical malfunction, citing

02 September 2025

“Three days”: When Astana Airport will operate without restrictions Tengrinews.kz - Astana Airport will soon introduce changes to its operating schedule. Restrictions will be in place due to scheduled maintenance

21 August 2025

Two-month runway repair in Astana Airport to disrupt over 300 flights Tengrinews.kz - Astana Airport will soon undergo major runway repairs, leading to temporary changes in its operating schedule. The restrictions,

19 August 2025

Flight returned to Astana for an unexpected reason Tengrinews.kz - On August 3, an unusual incident occurred on Air Astana flight KC954, which was en route from Astana to Almaty: after nearly

05 August 2025

Kazakh passenger barred from watching in-flight movies due to budget ticket Tengrinews.kz - An unusual complaint about a well-known airline has gone viral online — and the airline has responded.

11 July 2025

Middle East: Kazakhstanis to be evacuated from UAE and Qatar Tengrinews.kz - Today, June 25, Kazakhstan’s airlines are operating six flights from Dubai and Doha to Almaty and Astana to evacuate passengers.

25 June 2025

Air Astana resumes flights to Middle East Tengrinews.kz - Air Astana will resume flights to the Middle East starting June 25.

25 June 2025

Kazakh airlines cancel flights to a number of countries Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Transport has commented on the suspension of flights by Kazakh airlines amid escalating tensions in the Middle

24 June 2025

Plane bound for London makes emergency landing in Atyrau Tengrinews.kz - A plane en route from Almaty to London made an emergency landing at Atyrau International Airport, citing Atyrau Online.

22 June 2025

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