FlyArystan
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Founded | 2 November 2018 (as a division of Air Astana) | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 29 March 2019 | ||||||
Operating bases | List of bases | ||||||
Fleet size | 16 | ||||||
Destinations | 24 as of September 2023 Parent company Air Astana | | |||||
Headquarters | Almaty, Kazakhstan | ||||||
Key people |
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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]
It is the wholly owned
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.[9]
Peter Foster, President and CEO of Air Astana, was quoted at a press conference in Almaty on 6 November 2018 as saying 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.[10] FlyArystan is one of only 12 LCCs to be assessed as 4-star quality.[14]
In July 2023 FlyArystan was voted "Best LCC Central Asia & CIS" by SkyTrax.[15]
Destinations
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 5 aircraft bases: Almaty, Astana, Atyrau, Aqtau and Şymkent.[14]
FlyArystan commenced international flights in 2019[17] and since then it offers flights from multiple points in Kazakhstan. As of October 2023 besides the airline serves flights to destinations in Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, India,[18] Kyrgyzstan, Qatar,[19] Tajikistan, Turkey[20] and Uzbekistan.[21][22]
Fleet
Current fleet
FlyArystan operates a standardised fleet of
As of September 2023[update] the fleet of FlyArystan consists of the following aircraft:[25]
Aircraft | In service | Orders | Seats | Notes |
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Airbus A320-200
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11 | — | 180 | Eight aircraft were transferred from Air Astana. |
Airbus A320neo
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5 | 2[26][27] | 188 | New deliveries from Airbus |
Total | 16 | 2 |
Fleet development
FlyArystan placed a
In December 2022 it was reported that FlyArystan plans to grow its fleet to 19 planes by the end of 2023.[24]
References
- ^ "FlyArystan on ch-aviation". ch-aviation.
- ^ a b c "FlyArystan Online Booking". FlyArystan. 6 September 2023.
- ^ "FlyArystan. Airline code, web site, phone, reviews and opinions". www.airlines-inform.com. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ Saunders, Eddie (2019-10-21). "FlyArystan, Kazakhstan's first budget airline launches Moscow flight". Airline Ground Services. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "FlyArystan - Say YES to travel!". flyarystan.com. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "Karina Bexultanova, Recruitment Executive - FlyArystan". kz.linkedin.com. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Peters, Luke (2023-05-22). "Kazakh LCC FlyArystan Operates Its 1st Airbus A320 Flights To India". Simple Flying. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ Varley, Len (2023-09-04). "FlyArystan expands India and Central Asia network". AviationSource News. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ a b "New Kazakh low-cost carrier Fly Arystan takes off". Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ a b Plaisted, James (2022-12-07). "FlyArystan is Certified as a 4-Star Low-Cost Airline". Skytrax. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ Times, Astana (2019-05-05). "Low-cost FlyArystan launches first flight from Almaty to Nur-Sultan". The Astana Times. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "The Secrets of Flyarystan". 31 Oct 2019. Retrieved 2023-09-28 – via PressReader.
- ^ Olstad, Adrian (2022-09-30). "FlyArystan Takes Delivery of A320neo From Aviation Capital Group". AviationSource News. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ a b Doran, Michael (2023-09-05). "FlyArystan Targets Airbus A320 Routes To India And Middle East". Simple Flying. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "World's Best Low-Cost Airlines 2023". SKYTRAX. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "Kazakhstan - trips". Kiwi.com. 6 September 2023.
- ^ Loh, Chris (2019-12-15). "FlyArystan Commences International Services". Simple Flying. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ "FlyArystan Moves Almaty – Mumbai Launch to early-Jan 2024". AeroRoutes. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "FlyArystan Preliminary NW23 Qatar Operations". AeroRoutes. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "FlyArystan Plans Karaganda – Antalya Service From late-May 2024". AeroRoutes. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Destinations". flyarystan.com. 6 September 2023.
- ^ "FlyArystan Adds Nukus Service From June 2024". AeroRoutes. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "FlyArystan presents first aircraft | CAPA". centreforaviation.com.
- ^ a b AHLGREN, LINNEA (December 5, 2022). "Kazakh LCC FlyArystan Takes Delivery Of Its 2nd Brand New Airbus A320neo". Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ "FlyArystan Fleet Details". airfleets.net. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ Olstad, Adrian (2022-09-30). "FlyArystan Takes Delivery of A320neo From Aviation Capital Group". AviationSource News. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ Doran, Michael (2023-09-05). "FlyArystan Targets Airbus A320 Routes To India And Middle East". Simple Flying. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ "Boeing, Air Astana Announce Intent To Buy 30 737 MAX Airplanes - Nov 19, 2019". MediaRoom.