Air Astana’s revenue increased by 12.9% in the first half of 2024
The revenue of Air Astana national flagship company increased by 12.9% to $586.2 million in the first six months of 2024, the company’s press service reported on Aug. 5.
The total number of passengers carried rose by 14.6% to four million people with a constant average load factor of 82.0%.
“Passenger numbers reached record levels, and booking dynamics in the third quarter show that we are well prepared for the peak summer season,” said Air Astana President and CEO Peter Foster.
Air Astana’s fleet has expanded from 49 aircraft at the end of 2023 to 54, with plans to grow to 59 aircraft by year-end, surpassing the original goal of 56.
In April, Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan provided humanitarian aid valued at one billion tenge (US$2 million) to flood victims across Kazakhstan. They transported over 75 tons of food and essential goods free of charge, offered free transport for volunteers, and conducted 41 additional emergency flights from western Kazakhstan.
In June, Air Astana was honored at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024, being named Best Airline in Central Asia and the CIS for the 12th time and winning Best Airline Staff Service in the region for the eighth time. FlyArystan was recognized as the Best Low-Cost Carrier in Central Asia and the CIS for the second time.(Source:astanatimes)
