Air Astana launches direct flights to Kiev, Moscow

ASTANA. April 1. KAZINFORM Air Astana Company is about to launch regular direct flights to Kiev.

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According to its President Peter Foster, Astana-Kiev and Almaty-Kiev direct flights are the next step for the airline.

Air Astana also plans to offer new Astana-Orenburg and Atyrau-Moscow flights to its clients. The new routes are a part of the company's strategy to increase the passenger traffic flow.

"Last year the growth of the passenger traffic amounted to 14%. It is expected to hit 15% this year," Mr. Foster added.