Air Astana has received two major accolades at the 2026 World Airline Awards, being named Best Airline in Central Asia & CIS for the fifteenth consecutive year and Best Airline Staff Service in Central Asia & CIS for the tenth time.
The awards, which were held on 18 September at the Langham Hotel in London, are organised by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation.
Ibrahim Canliel, CEO of Air Astana Group, said: “We are honoured to receive these prestigious Skytrax awards for both Air Astana and FlyArystan. This recognition is particularly meaningful because it reflects the views of our passengers and demonstrates the strength of both airlines across their respective market segments. I would like to thank our customers for their continued trust and loyalty, and our entire team for their dedication and commitment to delivering the highest standards of safety and service. We will continue to invest in our people, our fleet and our customer experience as Air Astana Group enters the next stage of its growth.”
FlyArystan, the Air Astana Group’s low-cost carrier, confirmed its regional leadership by receiving the Best Low-Cost Airline in Central Asia & CIS award for the fourth consecutive year.
Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: “Air Astana’s success at this year’s World Airline Awards serves to highlight the high standards of their front-line service and product standards. Customers show a strong appreciation of their service, and this success in 2026 demonstrates Air Astana’s dedication to providing an excellent quality of onboard experience, and consistent service delivery.”
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