27 August 2024
Codeshare between Air Astana and Japan Airlines
The launch of the new Almaty - Tokyo codeshare flight is scheduled for spring 2026 for improved air connectivity between Kazakhstan and Japan
Air Astana and Japan Airlines have announced the signing of a codeshare agreement that marks the beginning of a new phase of collaboration between the two airlines. This agreement will allow both airlines to enter their respective codes on a new Almaty - Tokyo flight service, which is scheduled to launch in spring 2026.
This partnership represents a significant improvement in air connectivity between Kazakhstan and Japan, providing benefits to both business and leisure travelers. In addition, the agreement will foster greater movement of people and goods between the two countries, which established diplomatic relations in 1992. Further details regarding routes and schedules will be announced once the integration of the scheduling and ticketing systems of the two airlines is completed.
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines, Japan's first private airline, was founded in 1951 and is a member of the OneWorld Alliance. It operates a fleet of 227 aircraft (as of March 2024) and has started renewing its long-haul international aircraft with the Airbus A350-1000, introduced with the 2023 winter schedule. Together with other JAL Group airlines and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and international network serving 384 airports in 66 countries/regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for its service, including being awarded a 5-star certified airline by Skytrax and being awarded the prestigious "World Class" airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association.
Air Astana
Air Astana Group is the largest airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size. The Group operates a fleet of 50 aircraft split between Air Astana (its full-service airline that operated its inaugural flight in 2002) and FlyArystan (its low-cost airline founded in 2019). The Group provides scheduled, direct and transit services, and short and long-haul air and cargo travel to domestic, regional and international destinations across Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Far East, the Middle East, India and Europe. Air Astana has been awarded "Best Airline in Central Asia and the CIS" twelve times in a row at the Skytrax World Airline Awards and has received a five-star rating in the leading airline category from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).
By the Editorial Board of Avion Tourism Magazine
Text source and visual photo: Air Astana Press Office
Tokyo photo: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Shutterstock
What to see in Tokyo
Tokyo. Photo: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Shutterstock
Partnership with Booking.com
Hotel
You might be interested in
Airlines
Airlines
Royal Air Maroc launches Catania-Casablanca route
Twice-weekly frequency, on Mondays and Saturdays, with Boeing 737 aircraft with 12 seats in business class and 147 in economy class
Airlines
Airlines
Direct Rome-Minneapolis flight for the summer with Delta
Five US cities are connected by the carrier to Fiumicino: Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, New York (JFK) and Minneapolis, which offers connections to over 100 destinations in North America
Airlines
Airlines
Advantages with ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group airlines
From 1 July 2025, new shared Premium Services for frequent flyers with integrated services and access to over 130 lounges worldwide