The valid regulations in Uzbekistan do not yet allow Qanot Sharq to switch over to the low-cost business model, a representative of the airline said.
“There is virtually no low-cost airline regulations in Uzbekistan. We still have a hybrid model. When the legislation is improved, we will probably be able to become a real low-cost airline with non-refundable tickets, with no meals and luggage allowed,” he said.
The company reportedly plan to establish a low-budget pricing policies that will allow the sale of air tickets cheaper than other air carriers in the Uzbek market "through mobility and cost optimization."
On the eve, the first Qanot Sharq Airbus A320, with 174 economy class seats, landed in Tashkent. In October 2020, lease agreements for two A-320 passenger aircraft were signed. The arrival of the second plane is scheduled for the third decade of May.
The geography of Qanot Sharq international flights will be formed based on the developing epidemiological situation in the world and flight permits issued by foreign regulators.
