The Personal Oxygen Concentrator (POC) is allowed to be carried with you. A request to carry a concentrator must be submitted no later than 24 hours before departure, regardless of whether the POC will be used on board or not.
Passengers with special needs
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I need an Oxygen Concentrator (OC) onboard. How can I transport it?
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Is a ticket discount available for an accompanying passenger on a stretcher?
No, a separate booking is made for the accompanying person at any Economy Class fare available.
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How is the cost of a ticket calculated for a passenger on a stretcher?
With the purchase of the service 6 seats are issued in Economy Class. The airport charges are applicable only once.
A children's discount of 50% of the fare can be applied. To clarify the cost of the ticket and the possibility of sending a passenger on a stretcher, you must send special request.
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Can I use my stretcher on board?
Transportation to the cabin seat on board the aircraft is carried out on a passenger's stretcher. Air Astana provides its own stretcher on board and other type of stretchers is not permitted.
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Does the airline provide ambulance transportation to the airport?
The transportation by ambulance to and from the airport of departure and arrival must be organized by the passengers/representatives up to the aircraft ramp.
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We need to carry a passenger in a supine position, what is needed for this?
Air Astana provides the opportunity to fly passengers who need to be transported in a lying position during the flight.
This service can only be applied for by contacting our own sales offices or send a special request.
Read more here
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Where can I get a list of approved Personal Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)?
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How do passengers with visual or hearing impairment travel?
A free escort is available from the check-in desk to the seat in the cabin and on arrival to the meeting people or the arrival hall. Please let us know if this service is needed when booking your flight.
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How do passengers with disabilities board and unload the plane?
Passengers with disabilities are escorted on board first, and unloading takes place after all passengers. The seat in the cabin is manageable —the passenger flies using a standard seat.
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How much do I pay for the transportation of a wheelchair?
There is no additional charge for the wheelchair from passengers and it is always carried free of charge, regardless of the passenger's baggage.
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Can I transport a battery-powered wheelchair?
Yes, you can if you follow all the rules. For detailed information, please fill out this web form.
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Can I transport a manually-powered wheelchair?
Yes, you can if you follow all the rules. For detailed information, please fill out this web form.
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Can I use my own wheelchair?
For detailed information, please fill out this web form at least 24 hours before departure. We will review your application and respond positively if the aircraft and wheelchair meet all requirements.
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How long before departure is it necessary to make a request for special assistance?
For us to prepare for quality care, please provide us with all necessary information at least 24 hours before your flight (72 hours if a stretcher is required). To send a request for special assistance please fill out a necessary web form.
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What assistance do passengers receive?
A wheelchair and a medical escort to the aircraft/in-cabin chairs (depending on the service selected) will be provided upon request at the check-in desk. The passenger is escorted to the arrival lounge and baggage claim upon arrival.
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What services are available for passengers with reduced mobility?
We offer a range of services to assist passengers with reduced mobility, please send a request for special assistance please fill out a necessary web form.