{"id":112008,"date":"2025-09-10T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=112008"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:19:51","slug":"air-india-signs-new-codeshare-with-air-astana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/10\/air-india-signs-new-codeshare-with-air-astana\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Signs New Codeshare Deal with Largest Airline in Central Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI\u2013<\/strong> Air India (AI)<\/a>, India\u2019s flag carrier, and Air Astana (KC), Kazakhstan\u2019s national airline, have entered into a codeshare agreement to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership covers key routes linking Almaty (ALA) with Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM), allowing Air India to place its AI code on Air Astana-operated flights. This move gives travelers seamless access to Kazakhstan\u2019s largest city, while simplifying ticketing and baggage transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Air India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air India and Air Astana Codeshare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The codeshare agreement formalizes cooperation between the two carriers on trunk routes connecting Almaty with major Indian cities. For travelers, this means single-ticket itineraries, through check-in for baggage, and easier transfers beyond Delhi and Mumbai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India\u2019s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson, highlighted Kazakhstan\u2019s growing importance as a tourism and business hub. He noted that the partnership not only improves leisure travel but also boosts trade and cultural exchanges between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Foster, CEO of Air Astana Group, underlined India\u2019s strategic role for the airline. With rising demand across business, tourism, and student segments, the codeshare supports Air Astana\u2019s growth into India while enhancing network access for Air India customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Air Astana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Building on Existing Interline Cooperation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This codeshare builds on an interline partnership signed earlier in 2025. Under that arrangement, Air India passengers already had access to destinations across Central Asia and China<\/a> via Almaty, including Astana (NQZ), Bishkek (FRU), Tashkent (TAS), Dushanbe (DYU), and Urumqi (URC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In return, Air Astana gained access to Air India\u2019s domestic and international network via Delhi and Mumbai, covering 18 Indian destinations and 9 international routes. The step-up to a codeshare significantly expands these opportunities, providing more direct and integrated connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The codeshare flights will become available progressively, subject to regulatory clearances. Travelers will be able to book these flights across Air India\u2019s website, mobile app, and through travel agents worldwide. For passengers, this translates into fewer booking complexities and a wider range of travel options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Air Astana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

About Air Astana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air Astana (KC) is headquartered in Almaty (ALA), with a strong presence at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). The airline connects Central Asia to major destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia with a modern fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2001, Air Astana (KC) has grown into one of the leading carriers in the region. With a focus on safety, reliability, and service quality, the airline operates flights to over 56 destinations while also managing FlyArystan, Kazakhstan\u2019s first true low-cost carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building an Airline from the Heart of Eurasia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Air Astana\u2019s mission is to create one of the finest airlines in the world from its base in Kazakhstan. The company\u2019s values are built around safety, integrity, and customer care, which guide its long-term goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n