airBaltic concentrates summer 2027 network on Riga as restructuring takes shape
airBaltic has unveiled its summer 2027 schedule, providing the clearest indication yet of how the Latvian carrier's recently announced restructuring will reshape its network....
CIA chief makes secret Moscow visit as rare US military flight draws attention
CIA Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Moscow on Tuesday for undisclosed meetings, according to CBS News and other US media. His visit coincided with...
airBaltic expands Winter 2026/27 network with Turin and Geneva routes
airBaltic has announced two additional routes for its 2026/2027 winter schedule, adding flights from Riga to Turin and from Vilnius to Geneva. The airline...
airBaltic unveils 12 new winter routes and expands seasonal bases
airBaltic has announced a significant expansion of its network for the 2026/2027 winter season, adding 12 new routes and strengthening its presence across leisure...
Riga Airport maintains stability in 2025 with 7.1 million passengers and growing cargo volumes
Riga Airport closed 2025 with stable operational performance, serving just over 7.1 million passengers, broadly in line with the previous year, despite ongoing geopolitical...
flydubai launches first direct Dubai–Riga service, expanding European network
flydubai has inaugurated its first direct flights between Dubai and Riga, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate nonstop services to the Latvian capital....
While others scale back, airBaltic expands: Sustained growth and stronger connectivity from Riga in summer 2026
airBaltic is poised for another year of growth in summer 2026, further solidifying its position as the leading carrier in the Baltics. While many competitors...
airBaltic marks 30 years with Europe’s first in-flight choir concert via Starlink
airBaltic celebrated its 30th anniversary with a unique Riga–Stockholm flight turned into a live concert, featuring a surprise performance by the acclaimed Latvian choir...
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 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...
airBaltic launches new direct Riga-Rzeszów route, enhancing travel options for Ukrainian passengers
Starting November 8, 2024, airBaltic will introduce a direct flight route connecting Riga, Latvia, with Rzeszów, Poland.This new service will provide passengers, particularly Ukrainian...
Riga Airport passenger numbers rise by 8% in August, reaching 740,000
In August, Riga Airport handled 740,000 passengers, marking an 8% increase compared to the same month last year. Since the start of 2023, the...
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 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...
British Airways expands Riga-London route to daily flights
British Airways is set to increase its Riga-London Heathrow service to daily flights starting October 28, 2024, enhancing connectivity for passengers and boosting tourism...
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...
Norwegian launches base at Riga Airport, expanding European operations
Norwegian inaugurated its base at Riga Airport (RIX) on April 30, marking its 12th base and the sixth country where it operates.CEO Geir Karlsen...
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...
Riga Airport handled more than 1.3 million passengers in the first three months
Riga Airport in Latvia saw a significant increase in passenger numbers during the first three months of the year, handling over 1.3 million passengers.In...
airBaltic celebrates 20 years of connecting Riga to Oslo
Latvia's national airline, airBaltic, is celebrating an impressive milestone of 20 consecutive years connecting Riga to Oslo's Gardermoen Airport.Since 2004, airBaltic has maintained a...