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Air Astana extends Almaty–Dubai and Astana–Dubai suspensions through Sept. 30, 2026, citing Gulf instability

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Air Astana has postponed the resumption of passenger flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai until Sept. 30, 2026. The Kazakhstan flag carrier cited continued instability in the Persian Gulf region, extending the disruption to its Central Asia–Dubai network by a further month.

Discovered 2026-08-18T01:35:08.923079-07:00 | 2026-08-18T01:35:08.923079-07:00

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  • Air Astana has extended the suspension of both Almaty–Dubai and Astana–Dubai passenger routes until Sept. 30, 2026, delaying the network’s planned return.
  • The decision shows how continued Gulf-region instability is affecting route planning for Central Asian carriers and passenger connectivity to Dubai.

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