Air Astana has become the first carrier based in Russia, CIS and Eastern Europe to be awarded the prestigious 4-Star rating by Skytrax. In addition Air Astana was also named Best Airline Central Asia and India at the 2012 World Airline Awards held at Farnborough Air Show in June.
Kazakhstan’s international flag carrier now ranks amongst the world’s best airlines for passenger service both in the air and on the ground.
“Air Astana is proud to receive a prestigious 4-Star rating from Skytrax and Best Airline Central Asia and India award, both of which serve to demonstrate the remarkable progress the carrier has made over the past decade. Award winning passenger service, new aircraft and an exciting new range of destinations are turning 2012 into a remarkable 10th anniversary year for Air Astana”, said Peter Foster, President of Air Astana. “We greatly appreciate the support of every passenger choosing Air Astana and rating our in-flight service so highly. Our dedicated staff will continue to provide the very highest standards of service and make each journey pleasant and comfortable.”
During the ceremony, Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax presented the World Airline Award to Peter Foster, President of Air Astana.