It is possible to cash Travellers Cheques in a number of Banks in Bishkek but they cannot be used to pay for goods and services except in a few places. Usually Dollar cheques are accepted, or Deutchmarks. This means that there are a number of initiatives to improve tourist facilities. There are rumours that KLM are planning to start a flight to Almaty to connect with flights to Amsterdam, and that Lufthansa are planning a flight to Frankfurt via Tashkent. Manas Airport has been undergoing reconstruction and there are now improved facilities and customs procedures, including a Green Customs Channel.
Reports are that arrivals are quicker and easier than they used to be.
Also it is possible to meet you airside and help you through formalities. There is also a USD25 fee for all foreign citizens using Osh airport. 1.There has been some press reports that citizens of member countries of the WTO will not need visas to enter Kyrgyzstan. This is NOT true. Nevertheless, in due course, citizens of WTO member countries may not need visas.