BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 18. Kazakhstan's Air
Astana airline has extended the suspension of flights to Dubai
until September 30, 2026, the company announced.
"Due to the continued unstable situation in the Gulf region, Air
Astana is extending the suspension of flights to Dubai from Almaty
and Astana until September 30, 2026," the company said.
The airline's October schedule for these routes has been
adjusted, with flight frequencies reduced. Passengers affected by
the canceled flights can rebook free of charge in the same booking
class on flights operating through November 20, 2026.
Passengers can also receive a full refund at the place of
purchase or change their ticket free of charge to other
international Air Astana destinations, with any fare difference
payable if applicable.
Earlier today, Kazakhstan's FlyArystan also announced that it
was extending the temporary suspension of flights on the
Aktau-Dubai-Aktau route until September 30, 2026, inclusive.
The flight cancellations and schedule adjustments come amid
continued geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran and heightened
risks to civil aviation in the Middle East.
Military and political instability in the region, periodic
restrictions on Iranian airspace, and risks associated with missile
and drone activity have prompted international airlines to take
precautionary measures and adjust their flight schedules.
