Air Astana and Japan Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to allow both airlines to place their respective codes on a new Almaty to Tokyo service scheduled to be launched in spring 2026.

The agreement is expected to enhance connectivity between Kazakhstan and Japan for both business and leisure travelers, further promoting an increase in transporting people and cargo between the two countries.

Peter Foster, Air Astana Group chief executive, said: “Our collaboration with Japan Airlines is an exciting development that will enrich our international network and offer more travel options for our customers.

“We look forward to delivering a seamless travel experience for passengers between Kazakhstan and Japan.”

Mitsuko Tottori, Japan Airlines Group chief executive, said: “We are delighted to enter into cooperation with such a distinguished partner as Air Astana.

“We will contribute to further enhancement of over 30 years of diplomatic relationship between Japan and Kazakhstan, through developing passenger and cargo traffic.”

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