Kazakhstan: Authorities ground all Bek Air flights December 27 /update 1

Event

Bek Air's flight certificate and operating authorization have been suspended by Kazakh authorities until further notice on Friday, December 27, following the crash of a plane operated by the airline near Almaty earlier in the day. It is unclear when the airline will resume normal operations.

Residual disruption is possible around the crash site in the coming hours.  

Advice

Individuals in Almaty are advised to keep abreast of the situation, avoid the area of the crash, and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.