News about airlines

Skies reopen: flights resume in Iran Tengrinews.kz – Iran has fully reopened its airspace for transit, arriving, and departing flights. The country’s airports are operating as normal,

15 January 2026

Iranian airspace closed: Air Astana warns passengers Tengrinews.kz – Air Astana has adjusted its routes due to the closure of Iranian airspace.

15 January 2026

Plane returns to Almaty airport due to warning indicator Tengrinews.kz — An aircraft operating the Almaty–Kyzylorda flight returned to Almaty shortly after takeoff. The airline explained the reason

14 January 2026

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,

13 January 2026

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

Flight delays: Astana airport issues warning to passengers Tengrinews.kz – Dozens of flights have been delayed at Astana International Airport, airport officials said, explaining the reasons behind the

06 January 2026

More than 10 flights delayed at Astana Airport Tengrinews.kz – Weather conditions at Astana Airport remain difficult. Due to freezing rain, some flights are being operated with delays.

30 December 2025

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

Lufthansa plane makes an emergency landing in Almaty due to an incident on board Tengrinews.kz — A passenger on a Lufthansa flight from Munich to Beijing died during the flight. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency

26 December 2025

AZAL plane crash near Aktau: Kazakhstan reveals details of the investigation Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport has released an interim statement on the progress of the investigation into the aviation

26 December 2025

100 additional flights to operate from Astana and Almaty for the holidays Tengrinews.kz — Airports and airlines will step up operations during the holiday period and arrange 100 additional flights, citing the Ministry

18 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

Astana Airport has addressed passengers Tengrinews.kz — Astana Airport has urged passengers to check their flight status in advance.

15 December 2025

Almaty airport issues notice to passengers Tengrinews.kz – Almaty airport has issued an announcement to passengers due to heavy snowfall and possible flight delays.

10 December 2025

Dozens of flights delayed at Almaty airport Tengrinews.kz – Several flights at Almaty airport are experiencing delays. According to the online departure board, disruptions have affected

10 December 2025

Airline tickets may become more expensive: Transport Ministry explains why Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan may introduce fully refundable airline tickets, according to a new consumer protection bill.

09 December 2025

Astana–Burabay flight and launch of new routes: Transport Ministry’s response Tengrinews.kz – Vice Minister of Transport Talgat Lastaev was asked whether Kazakhstan will launch a new air route between Astana and the Burabay

09 December 2025

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