airBaltic receives its 48th Airbus A220-300
On July 24, 2024, the Latvian national airline, airBaltic, celebrated the arrival of its 48th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABV, in Riga.This...
airBaltic enhances connectivity with extensive network of nine routes to Italy
Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, proudly underscores its robust network of destinations in Italy, positioning the country as one of its largest markets based on...
Latvian airBaltic plane enters Belarusian airspace briefly to avoid thunderstorm
On the night of Wednesday, July 17, airBaltic flight BT473 from Riga, Latvia, to Pristina, Kosovo, briefly entered Belarusian airspace due to adverse weather...
airBaltic reports 7% increase in passengers for June, sets records in Lithuania and Estonia
airBaltic carried 488,200 passengers, experiencing a 7% increase in passenger numbers in June 2024 compared to the same period last year. The airline also...
airBaltic announces new winter routes from Riga including Innsbruck, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh
airBaltic has unveiled additions to its winter flight schedule, introducing three new routes from its hub in Riga to Innsbruck (Austria), and Hurghada and...
airBaltic launches direct flights from Palanga to Amsterdam, enhancing connectivity for Western Lithuania
The Latvian national airline airBaltic has inaugurated a new non-stop service from Palanga to Amsterdam, marking a significant expansion in Palanga. The airline will...
airBaltic chooses RECARO aircraft seating to equip its Airbus A220-300 fleet
The Latvian national airline airBaltic and RECARO Aircraft Seating, a global leader in aircraft seat manufacturing, announce plans to furnish the airline’s single-type fleet...
airBaltic soars with April passenger increase and new codeshare partnership
airBaltic reports a robust start to the summer season, carrying 11% more passengers in April 2024 compared to the previous year, totalling 365,200 passengers.This...
airBaltic and Fokker Next Gen pave the way for hydrogen-powered aircraft innovation
Fokker Next Gen N.V. and airBaltic have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to spearhead the development of a revolutionary liquid hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft....
airBaltic launches non-stop flights from Riga to Skopje, Chisinau, and Pristina
airBaltic has launched new direct flights from Riga to Skopje, Chisinau, and Pristina as part of its 2024 summer season offerings. These routes provide...
airBaltic expands summer 2024 network from Tallinn with three new destinations
airBaltic announces the launch of its summer season 2024, introducing three new routes from Tallinn to Billund (Denmark), Malta, and Burgas (Bulgaria).Martin Gauss, President...
airBaltic launches direct flights from Tampere to Palma de Mallorca
airBaltic has introduced direct flights between Tampere, Finland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain, offering travellers convenient access to the Mediterranean paradise. The service operates...
airBaltic launches direct flights linking Riga and Ljubljana
airBaltic inaugurates direct flights between Riga and Ljubljana, introducing two weekly services that strengthen connectivity between Latvia and Slovenia.Ljubljana, known for its rich history...
airBaltic introduces innovative pop-up flights to meet summer demand
airBaltic is launching special pop-up flights to cater to increased summer travel demand. These flights will connect Riga to Liepaja and Tallinn to Palma...
airBaltic continues strong performance with 24% passenger increase in March 2024
In a remarkable display of resilience, airBaltic reports a substantial 24% surge in passenger numbers, transporting 360,700 travellers in March 2024 compared to the...
airBaltic conducts successful test of SpaceX’s Starlink internet for aircraft
airBaltic, the Latvian airline, has completed an initial test of SpaceX's Starlink internet connectivity system on its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The ground test took...
airBaltic adds three new routes from the Baltics; increases frequencies on existing destinations
airBaltic has announced a further expansion from the Baltics by adding three new routes – Riga–Madeira (Portugal), Tallinn–Kittilä (Finland) and Vilnius–Oslo Torp (Norway) –...
airBaltic achieves robust 19% growth in passenger numbers in February, plans expansion for Summer 2024
In February 2024, airBaltic, the Latvian national airline, reported a substantial 19% year-on-year increase, carrying 277,800 passengers. This growth trend extends into the winter...
airBaltic expands routes from Vilnius with new connections to Lisbon and Hamburg in Summer 2024
Latvian airline airBaltic is expanding its presence in Vilnius by adding two new routes to Lisbon, Portugal, and Hamburg, Germany, in its upcoming summer...
airBaltic achieves record-breaking profits and expansion in 2023, eyes potential IPO in 2024
Latvian airline airBaltic reported a historic profit of EUR 34 million in its Annual Report for 2023, marking a substantial increase of EUR 88...