airBaltic marks 30 years of connecting the Baltics to the World
Latvia’s flag carrier airBaltic is celebrating its 30th anniversary today, August 28, with events and activities running until October 1, 2025 – the date...
Lufthansa Group finalises investment in airBaltic with Latvian State
The Lufthansa Group has officially completed its investment in Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, alongside the Latvian state, bringing the total capital injection to €28...
airBaltic names Erno Hildén as new CEO from December 2025
Latvian carrier airBaltic has appointed Erno Hildén as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Hildén, a Finnish aviation and finance executive with over...
airBaltic reports record passenger numbers for first seven months of 2025 despite slight July decline
Latvian carrier airBaltic transported 539,300 passengers in July 2025, down 4% from July 2024. The airline operated 4,455 flights (-0.7%) with a load factor...
airBaltic posts record first-half revenue and strong Q2 profit
Latvian national airline airBaltic has reported record first-half (H1) revenue of €349.6 million for 2025, up 3% year-on-year, with passenger numbers reaching an all-time...
airBaltic names aircraft after Baltic cities in public-inspired tribute
airBaltic has launched a new initiative to name its Airbus A220-300 fleet after cities across Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, following a public vote in...
airBaltic hits record June load factor despite slight dip in flights
airBaltic carried nearly half a million passengers in June 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase as the Latvian airline continued to post steady growth...
Cartel Office approves Lufthansa’s purchase of 10% stake in airBaltic despite concerns
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has approved Lufthansa’s acquisition of a 10% stake in Latvian airline Air Baltic, despite identifying competition concerns on routes between...
airBaltic and Turkish Airlines expand codeshare agreement to boost connectivity
airBaltic and Turkish Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership, adding new destinations to enhance travel options between the Baltics, Türkiye, and beyond. Building on...
airBaltic launches Tallinn–Reykjavik flights and expands European network
airBaltic has launched new direct flights between Tallinn and Reykjavik, strengthening its presence in Estonia and expanding connectivity to Iceland. This marks the airline’s...
airBaltic launches direct Gran Canaria–Molde route for Winter 2025/26
airBaltic will launch a new weekly direct flight between Gran Canaria, Spain, and Molde, Norway, operating every Wednesday from October 29, 2025, to April...
airBaltic reports record load factor and passenger growth in May 2025
In May 2025, airBaltic carried 458,900 passengers, a 6% increase compared to May 2024, despite operating 0.4% fewer flights (approx. 4,300) due to earlier...
airBaltic expands Winter 2025/2026 network with new routes and increased frequencies
Latvian airline airBaltic has announced an expansion of its route network for the upcoming winter season, running from late October 2025 to late March...
airBaltic achieves record Q1 passenger numbers despite seasonal losses and market challenges
In Q1 2025, Latvian airline airBaltic set new first-quarter records with 1.3 million passengers and 13,600 flights, reflecting strong operational performance despite seasonal and...
Baltic Cargo Center reports 10% revenue growth and expansion at new Riga cargo hub
The Baltic Cargo Center, airBaltic’s cargo ground handling arm at RIX Riga Airport, reported solid 2024 results with a 10% rise in operating revenue...
airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss dismissed after shareholder no-confidence vote
Martin Gauss, CEO of Latvian airline airBaltic since 2011, was dismissed on 7 April following a shareholders' vote of no confidence, initiated by the...
airBaltic expands Summer offerings with nearly 100 routes
Latvian airline airBaltic will operate nearly 100 routes from the Baltic States this summer, catering to both leisure and business travellers. Popular destinations include...
airBaltic achieves record-breaking February performance in 2025
Latvian airline airBaltic has set new milestones for passenger numbers in February 2025. The airline carried a record-breaking 289,500 passengers across all its bases,...
airBaltic expands workforce with over 150 new job opportunities across various departments
As part of its continued growth and expansion, Latvian national airline airBaltic is actively recruiting, offering more than 150 job positions across 28 vacancies...
airBaltic expands Amsterdam flights from all three Baltic capitals
Starting March 30, 2025, airBaltic will increase flight frequencies to Amsterdam from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius, improving connectivity between the Baltic region and the...