WNAM MONITORING: Kazakhstani airlines are set to launch direct flights to the capitals of a number of countries.
In September, Air Astana airline plans to launch direct flights from Shymkent to Jeddah with a frequency of twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) on A-320 aircraft. Besides, SCAT airline is to operate Shymkent-Xi’an flights from November 1, said the Kazakh transport ministry.
In addition, Air Astana is currently mulling plans to resume direct passenger flights to Malaysia, running three times a week en-route Almaty-Kuala Lumpur, starting from December 2024.
Flights to Tokyo and New-York are slated for launch in the medium-term, added the ministry.
