Review: Air Astana Business Class 757 Almaty To London

I can't wrap my mind around how nice the cabin and seats looks on the pictures. Looks like it's brand new, despite being quite outdated.

They take pride in their product, and not because they have to (limited competition) but because they want to. None of that exists here in the USA

How do you know which runways the planes land and take off from ?
Do you have a runway map or each airport or do you just ask?

Those seats are the angled lie-flat seats that VS used to offer in Upper Class before going herringbone. They are reasonably comfortable.

@mike p: I suspect he looks out the window. You can see the numbering either on the runway itself or on the signage approaching/leaving the runway.

Small point (I'm not a troll... 🙂 ). Title says Almaty to London. It's Astana - London.

I hate the tablet entertainment too. The cover hangs over the strap on top of the pouch in the seat in front but cos it's a long way from the seat it's a real pain to change programs etc and the head phone cord is about 2-3m long. 767 is much better product, totally aligned with you on that.

This is the same product Aer Lingus used to have on the 757s before they put the vantage seat on it, except EI's had IFE

I love anything trolley service...

Lucky should no forget to mention that AirAstana has a ridiculous free baggage allowance. Just 30K in C-class, which is what most airlines between Asia and Europe now offer in Y-class already, and 20KG in Y-class. That is why I don't fly them (baggage allowance is very important to me on my twice yearly trips back home to Europe from Asia) even though their fares are reasonable and the product is good.

"and lots of American and Virgin Atlantic planes."

DIdn't see even one picture with a glimpse of an American plane

Do you speak Kazakh now or was the conversation with the pushy guy and the local celebrity all in German?

Lucky,

Have you ever considered airport reviews instead of just lounge reviews? Even the tiny minority of us who have lounge access privileges still care about the airport as a whole. A nice airport can make traveling that much more tolerable. For example, I love to fly into and out of Raleigh because the terminal makes me realize that flying can be fun. I will also try to connect in certain airports over others because I like the dining options better or even just the "feel" of the airport if that makes sense.

Thanks,
Gray

Lucky,
Did you fly out of Almaty or Astana, because the title says Almaty, but the pictures say Astana.

maybe skip the cappuccino if you are trying to get some rest

None of the food you pictured looked very appetizing. My opinion.

Fantastic review as always @Lucky,
The main courses of the menu looked a bit boring ?
Anyone ?