Cathay Codeshares with Air Astana

March 5, 2018

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Cathay Pacific and Air Astana have announced a codeshare agreement that will enhance travel options for between Kazakhstan, Asia and Australia.

Commencing March 15, 2018, Cathay Pacific will place its CX code on Air Astana’s non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Almaty, the financial and cultural heart of Central Asia, as well as on connecting services between Almaty and Astana, the Kazakh capital.

Air Astana currently flies twice weekly between Hong Kong and Almaty, on Tuesdays and Fridays, but will be upping frequency by adding a third service, on Mondays, from March 25. Cathay Pacific will also codeshare on Air Astana’s five weekly services between Bangkok and Almaty (going daily from March 25) and four weekly services between Seoul and Almaty, giving customers additional options for travel between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan.

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Air Astana will place its KC code on selected Cathay Pacific services operating between Hong Kong and Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Singapore.

welcomed the codeshare partnership, saying it underlined the airline’s commitment to establishing convenient connections to captivating new destinations.

“We are delighted to join with Air Astana and provide our customers with links to one of the most fascinating countries in Central Asia,” says Cathay Pacific director of Commercial and Cargo Ronald Lam. “With its vibrant economy, which is set to grow as a result of its integral role in the Belt and Road Initiative, and beautiful natural landscapes, Kazakhstan has many attractions for both business and leisure travellers alike.”

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“With its excellent worldwide connectivity, Cathay Pacific is our ideal partner as we look to extend our reach across Asia and Australia via Hong Kong,” says Richard Ledger, vice president Marketing and Sales at Air Astana. “Together, our airlines share an award-winning reputation for consistently delivering the very highest standards of customer service.”

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