United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Air Astana launches Crete flights
Air Astana has inaugurated services to the Greek holiday island of Crete.
Flights from its Almaty hub began with its Airbus A321LR carrying 165 passengers receiving a water cannon welcome salute at Heraklion International Airport.
“Air Astana is delighted to launch services to Crete, which represents another significant step in the groups’ commitment to expand its network of flights to leisure destinations” said Adel Dauletbek, Air Astana Marketing and Sales Vice-President.
“Passengers will enjoy Air Astana’s award winning service in visiting this new destination.”
Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Greece, H.E. Mr. Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev said: “This route will create favourable conditions for tourism and the development of cultural exchange.”
Air Astana flies to Crete three times a week from Almaty.
Ray Monty
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Report: Cruise guest died after ship lashed in heavy storm
British teen in serious condition after paraglider collision
JetBlue scraps London Gatwick flights