FlyArystan

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FlyArystan
FlyArystan regular logo.png
IATA ICAO Call sign
FS [1] AYN [1] ASTANALINE
Founded2 November 2018
(as a division of Air Astana)
Commenced operations29 March 2019(5 years ago) (2019-03-29)
Operating bases
List of bases
Fleet size16
Destinations24 as of September 2023 [2]
Parent company Air Astana
HeadquartersAlmaty, Kazakhstan
Key people
  • Richard Ledger, acting CEO [1]
  • Alim Shalbayev, Finance Director
  • Warakorn Komutanont, Operations Director
  • Renat Abulkhanov, Revenue & Network Director
  • Madina Buzhinova, Sales & Marketing Director
  • Aigul Tashbayeva, HR Director
Website www.flyarystan.com

FlyArystan is a low-cost airline headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan. [3] It is the country's first low cost carrier. [4] The company slogan is Say YES! to Travel. [5] [6]

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It is the wholly owned low cost subsidiary of Air Astana. [7] The airline commenced operations in May 2019 [8] and operates a comprehensive network of low fare flights on a modern fleet of A320 aircraft. Its route network includes both domestic flights as well as international routes. [9]

In 2024, FlyArystan received its air operator certificate (AOC) from the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK), confirming compliance with Kazakh aviation legislation and international operational standards. This enables FlyArystan to obtain its own IATA code to expand its presence in foreign markets and cooperate with other airlines. FlyArystan is a 100% subsidiary of Air Astana JSC. [10]

History

FlyArystan's sales commenced on 29 March 2019 on its website. [11] [12] The airline flew its first flights on 1 May 2019 with services from its hub airport, Almaty International Airport. [8]

Peter Foster, president and CEO of Air Astana, said at a press conference in Almaty on 6 November 2018 that FlyArystan is "on the one hand a response to demand for lower airfares in a more competitive local market, on the other, a recognition of the huge opportunity for low cost air travel throughout Central Asia and the Caucasus". [13]

Awards

In November 2022 FlyArystan was recognised as a 4-star airline by SkyTrax. [9] FlyArystan is one of only 12 LCCs to be assessed as 4-star quality.[ citation needed ]

In July 2023 FlyArystan was voted "Best LCC Central Asia & CIS" by SkyTrax. [14]

In June 2024, the World Airline Awards2024 ceremony was held at the Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel in London, where the airline was once again awarded "Best Lowcoster in Central Asia and CIS". [15]

Destinations

FlyArystan destinations as of September 2024 Countries in which FlyArystan operates.svg
FlyArystan destinations as of September 2024

FlyArystan is Kazakhstan's largest domestic airline, offering more flights and more seats than any other airline.[ citation needed ] As of September 2023 the route network includes 24 destinations, including 14 domestic and 10 International. [2] FlyArystan has five aircraft bases: Almaty, Astana, Atyrau, Aqtau and Şymkent.[ citation needed ]

FlyArystan commenced international flights in 2019 and has since offered flights from multiple points in Kazakhstan.[ citation needed ]

Fleet

Airbus A320-200 aircraft on stands at Koksetau International Airport FlyArystan in Kokshetau Airport.jpg
Airbus A320-200 aircraft on stands at Kökşetau International Airport

Current fleet

FlyArystan operates a standardised fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft with a 180 seat layout. FlyArystan's A320neos have a 188 seat layout to maximise seat capacity in line with LCC principles. [17]

As of September 2024 the fleet of FlyArystan consists of the following aircraft: [18]

FlyArystan fleet
AircraftIn serviceOrdersSeatsNotes
Airbus A320-200 10—180Eight aircraft were transferred from Air Astana .
Airbus A320neo 112 [19] 188New deliveries from Airbus
Total212

Fleet development

FlyArystan placed a letter of intent at the Dubai Airshow 2019 for 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s [20] which has not yet put into an actual order.

In December 2022 it was reported that FlyArystan planned to grow its fleet to 19 planes by the end of 2023.[ citation needed ]

Milestones

In 2022, self-service passenger terminals called iJan were installed at Almaty International Airport for the first time. These allow passengers to self-check-in for flights, check in baggage, and buy additional services, avoiding queues and saving time. Similar self-service terminals are now installed in 14 cities across Kazakhstan where the airline operates. [21]

In 2023, the airline introduced a new baggage drop-off technology (BagJan) at Almaty International Airport, ensuring a faster and more convenient self-service process. [22]

Corporate social responsibility

In 2023, the airline supported the families of those who died in a devastating fire in the Abay region by offering free flights to the relatives of the deceased and the firefighters involved in disaster relief, as well as for transporting humanitarian aid. The previous summer, the airline contributed to the reforestation efforts in the Abay region following the catastrophe. The company purchased and delivered 570 packs or 280 liters of peat substrate for growing plants at the state forest nature reserve "Semey Ormany." This supply of peat substrate was used for 1,325,000 seedlings with a closed root system, intended for spring planting in 2024, covering a total area of 315.5 hectares. [23]

In 2023, FlyArystan officially launched the corporate social responsibility project "Komek," aimed at supporting socially vulnerable groups by providing discounts on commercial flights.[ citation needed ]

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