Air Astana received a string of international awards for In-flight Excellence during
Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 held in Hamburg 8th-10th April 2025. Thes included the
prestigious Travel Plus, Onboard Hospitality, and PAX International Readership
Awards, with multiple accolades across several categories.
The airline received the Travel Plus Gold Award for its Economy Class amenity kit,
bedding collection, and infant kit. The Onboard Hospitality Awards jury gave top
marks to Air Astana’s baby kits for children under two, Economy Class amenity kits,
and its digital menu.
Air Astana was also named a winner at the PAX Readership Awards in the following
categories: Best Inflight Entertainment, Best Onboard Catering, Best Economy and
Premium Economy Amenity Kits, and Best Kids’ Kit.
“These prestigious awards reflect the strong international recognition of our onboard
product,” said Yelena Obukhova, Vice President of Inflight Services at Air Astana.
“We take pride in consistently meeting global standards while shaping a uniquely
Kazakh approach to hospitality.”
International awards in onboard services are considered an independent benchmark
of quality in the air travel industry. Airline products undergo rigorous evaluation by
focus groups comprising experienced travelers with a deep understanding of
passenger needs who evaluate functionality, design, comfort, and sustainability.
These awards highlight Air Astana’s commitment to excellence and customer-centric
service.
