UAAA Almaty Kazakhstan
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UAAA Almaty Kazakhstan
Hello All,
I'm new to pprune so I hope this is posted in the correct site. I have a trip to UAAA for a week and was wondering if anyone could give me any insight. ie hotels, handling companies, things to do, etc. Thanks in advance.
I'm new to pprune so I hope this is posted in the correct site. I have a trip to UAAA for a week and was wondering if anyone could give me any insight. ie hotels, handling companies, things to do, etc. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the quick reply. When you get a moment could you send World's contact info so I can give it to my dispatcher? Its nice to get a recommendation from someone that has been there.
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I used to live there, great place and shouldn't be too cold yet. Contact Prime Aviation, they all speak good english and have significant corportae experience. I think the web address is Prime Aviation
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Prime is an okay company and I have no problem with them, unlike like some of the other companies in Almaty, but they deal more with management of aircraft and charter. World Aircraft Services in the business of handling and is owned by a guy from the US, so English is not a problem. If you are going to be in and out of Almaty on a regular basis you will be happy to know they are building a hangar and it should be done at the end of this year into the begin of next. PM and I will give you my contact info.. I have been living in Almaty since 2007 and I will show you guys around!
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Prime is an okay company and I have no problem with them, unlike like some of the other companies in Almaty, but they deal more with management of aircraft and charter. World Aircraft Services in the business of handling and is owned by a guy from the US, so English is not a problem. If you are going to be in and out of Almaty on a regular basis you will be happy to know they are building a hangar and it should be done at the end of this year into the begin of next. PM and I will give you my contact info.. I have been living in Almaty since 2007 and I will show you guys around!
J
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Noneya,
Thanks for the info. I looked at Prime's web site and it did look more like a management company than it did a handling company. I sure don't want handlers hawking me for business in their management fleet. I contacted World Aircraft Services and was very pleased with the fact that they could meet all of our handling needs at a very fair price. I look forward visiting Almaty and seeing the sights.
Thanks for the info. I looked at Prime's web site and it did look more like a management company than it did a handling company. I sure don't want handlers hawking me for business in their management fleet. I contacted World Aircraft Services and was very pleased with the fact that they could meet all of our handling needs at a very fair price. I look forward visiting Almaty and seeing the sights.
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Have been handled by Prime and it was okay. We have used Berkut in the past which are a pain, to be polite.
Would be interested in the contact details of World Aircraft Services...
Would be interested in the contact details of World Aircraft Services...
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Good hotels are not abundant, Hyatt is nice and has a good gym/pool.
Go to Medeo/Chimbulak for a walk in the mountains, it is really beautiful up there compared to the city which is pretty grubby.
Food is cheap, wodka even more, enjoy!
Go to Medeo/Chimbulak for a walk in the mountains, it is really beautiful up there compared to the city which is pretty grubby.
Food is cheap, wodka even more, enjoy!
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I can recommend the Intercontinental Hotel - it has a few restaurants inside with different cuisines to choose from and an inhouse pool, gym and sauna area.
Also used by by other crews i.e. Lufthansa.
Also used by by other crews i.e. Lufthansa.
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The InterContinental (former Regent Ankara) and Rixos Almaty are both great hotels. There is no Hyatt anymore, it is now rebranded to Rahat Palace, and I have not visited that place since the new ownership.
If you gonna be there just for a short stay, or the budget has some limit, the Holiday Inn across the street from InterContinental is fine. Just book the larger rooms. About half of the price and ok breakfast.
I agree, the Berkut seems to be pain now-a-days, have to try the World one next time.
Have fun!
If you gonna be there just for a short stay, or the budget has some limit, the Holiday Inn across the street from InterContinental is fine. Just book the larger rooms. About half of the price and ok breakfast.
I agree, the Berkut seems to be pain now-a-days, have to try the World one next time.
Have fun!
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World Aircraft Services
Well we stopped through Almaty for a few days on our around the world journey. Looked up World Aircraft Services on their web site. They provided excellent handling support and took care of all of our needs. Hotel was very good, meals were great, drink flowed, all in all it was a very enjoyable layover. I will make sure we use WAS on our future visits to Almaty.
