5 October 2010
Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has been named the Official
Air Carrier for the seventh Asian Winter Games, which will take place in Almaty
and Astana between 30th January and 6th February 2011. This prestigious
international sporting event will see delegations from 32 countries across the
region in attendance, with more than 2,500 competing athletes, 10,000 visitors
and a large contingent of international media travelling to Kazakhstan.
Air Astana will be boosting frequencies on both
international routes and the Almaty – Astana domestic trunk route to match
increased passenger throughout the Asian Winter Games period and additionally
operate a series of special charter flights to Astana for the organisers. Air
Astana aircraft committed to serving the Asian Winter Games 2011 will feature
the official logo on the side of the fuselage.
Passengers will be able to enjoy the latest
video information about the games whilst onboard, as well as special prize
winning the event promotions. Air Astana will participate in both the opening
and closing ceremonies in Astana and Almaty respectively.
“Air Astana is very proud to have been named
Official Air Carrier for the Asian Winter Games”, said Peter
Foster, President of Air Astana. “With our 2010 Skytrax award
winning standards of service and hospitality, a fleet of modern Airbus and
Boeing airliners and above all, the very highest standards of safety, I’m
confident that Air Astana will not only play a leading role in projecting a
very positive image of Kazakhstan to a wide international sproting audience,
but also help dramatically to boost future tourist arrivals.”