Nonstop: Air Astana increases long-haul flights with Airbus A321LR

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Air Astana is optimizing the efficiency of its long-haul flights through close cooperation with Airbus. The integration of an additional fuel tank into its Airbus A321LR aircraft allows the airline to operate these flights non-stop. Starting October 4, a converted Airbus A321LR will fly back to London.

Extended range through additional fuel tanks

By installing an additional fuel tank on its Airbus A321LR aircraft, Air Astana has achieved a significant increase in range. This allows the airline to operate long-haul flights more efficiently. The aircraft can now operate non-stop flights, eliminating the previously required technical layovers. This results in significant time savings and significantly improves the airline‘s overall efficiency.

Resumption of flights between Almaty and London

Air Astana has announced that it will resume flights between Almaty and London starting October 4. This route, which was already served in March 2022, previously required a stopover in Aktau. Thanks to advances in aircraft technology, this stop is now eliminated, reducing the flight time by 90 minutes and reaching its destination in 9 hours, 35 minutes.

Modernization of the fleet as part of the long-term strategy

Fleet modernization plays a crucial role in Air Astana’s long-term strategy. This encompasses both technical and safety-related aspects aimed at increasing operational efficiency. The aim is to significantly improve the passenger experience, particularly on long-haul flights, while simultaneously sustainably optimizing the airline‘s performance.

Airbus A321LR: Long-haul flights with the narrowbody jet

The use of the Airbus A321LR on long-haul flights represents a remarkable technical achievement. With a flight time of 9 hours, 35 minutes, the Almaty-London route is one of the world’s longest scheduled flights by a narrowbody jet. This project demonstrates how technological innovations can lead to improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Air Astana is Kazakhstan’s leading airline, known for its high-quality service and technological innovations. With an extensive network and a modern fleet, the company offers its passengers comfortable and reliable flight connections worldwide.