https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airbaltic/ Airbaltic News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:56:57+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-martin-gauss-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-martin-gauss-airbaltic/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:18:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-and-airbaltic-started-codeshare-cooperation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-and-airbaltic-started-codeshare-cooperation/ The national flag carrier of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines and the Latvian airline airBaltic jointly announce the commencement of a codeshare partnership, effective now. Mon, 08 May 2023 05:57:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-doubles-passenger-numbers-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-doubles-passenger-numbers-in-july/ In July 2022, Latvian airline airBaltic carried 414,500 passengers or by 98% more than during the same period last year. In July 2022, airBaltic performed 3,670 flights – by 43% more than during July 2021. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:10:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2022-martin-gauss-chairman-ceo-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2022-martin-gauss-chairman-ceo-airbaltic/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:12:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-reaches-highest-employee-count-yet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-reaches-highest-employee-count-yet/ airBaltic announces that the number of employees at the airline has exceeded 1800, reaching the highest volume during its 26-year history. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:06:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-offers-english-and-latvian-language-courses-for-150-employees/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-offers-english-and-latvian-language-courses-for-150-employees/ Latvian airline airBaltic has recently launched a new project where existing and potential employees of the company can improve either their English or Latvian language skills. These courses will help to improve existing English skills as well as for foreign employees to learn basic Latvian. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:16:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-report-41-per-cent-rise-in-revenues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-report-41-per-cent-rise-in-revenues/ Latvian airline airBaltic has reported revenues of €204.1 million in 2021, up 41% compared to the previous year. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-airbaltic-poised-for-summer-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-airbaltic-poised-for-summer-recovery/ airBaltic plans to offer flights on a total of 92 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius and Tampere over the summer season as the recovery from Covid-19 continues to gather pace. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more about this industry-leading carrier Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-tampere-base-to-boost-airbaltic-summer-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-tampere-base-to-boost-airbaltic-summer-schedule/ airBaltic plans to offer flights on a total of 92 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius and Tampere over the summer season. Flights at the Latvian airline will take off from March 27th. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:12:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukraine-airspace-closed-as-russian-invasion-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukraine-airspace-closed-as-russian-invasion-begins/ More airlines have cancelled flights into Ukraine as a Russian invasion begins in earnest. Missile strikes and explosions have been reported in several parts of Ukraine this morning. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:45:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-latest-to-cancel-ukraine-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-latest-to-cancel-ukraine-flights/ airBaltic has temporarily suspend overnight flights to and from Ukraine. As the geopolitical situation in the country deteriorates, the decision will remain in place until at least the end of February. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:42:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-three-new-routes-from-riga/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-three-new-routes-from-riga/ airBaltic has confirmed it will offer passengers flights from Riga to Malta, Yerevan and Baku this summer. The news comes as the Latvia-based carrier seeks to rebuild its network. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:07:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-ita-airways-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-ita-airways-codeshare-deal/ ITA Airways and airBaltic are starting codeshare cooperation that will open new and wider travel opportunities to travellers. airBaltic customers will benefit from convenient access to destinations in Italy. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:56:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-continues-to-grow-regional-presence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-continues-to-grow-regional-presence/ airBaltic carried 1.6 million passengers last year, up by a fifth on the Covid-19 disrupted number for 2020. In 2021, the airline performed 23,440 flights from the three Baltic states. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 01:32:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-builds-use-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-builds-use-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ airBaltic increased the amount of sustainable aviation fuel used in its operations by a fifth last year. This has been achieved in cooperation with Neste and other fuel providers on the network. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:40:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-kittilae-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-kittilae-connection/ airBaltic has launched direct flights between Riga and Kittilä, Finland. The Latvian airline now connects both cities with one weekly flight. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:52:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-battles-back-from-pandemic-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-battles-back-from-pandemic-losses/ airBaltic carried 157,200 passengers in November, up 265 per cent when compared to the same month last year. The Latvian carrier performed 2,740 flights last month. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:16:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-codeshare-deal-with-emirates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-codeshare-deal-with-emirates/ Emirates and airBaltic have launched a codeshare deal. Customers of the Latvian carrier will benefit from convenient access to Emirates’ worldwide network via its hub in Dubai. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:21:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/airbaltic-brings-airbus-a220-to-dubai-airshow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/airbaltic-brings-airbus-a220-to-dubai-airshow/ airBaltic is taking part at the Dubai Airshow. Together with the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the Latvian airline is showcasing one of its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:25:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-claims-first-complete-vaccinate-programme-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-claims-first-complete-vaccinate-programme-in-europe/ The majority of employees at the Latvian airline have been vaccinated and “a few others” have recovered from Covid-19 within the last six months. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:03:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-fly-to-70-destinations-from-next-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-fly-to-70-destinations-from-next-spring/ airBaltic has published its flight schedule for the upcoming summer season that will begin on March 27th next year. The airline plans to connect Riga with more than 70 destinations. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:52:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-passenger-numbers-spike-as-restrictions-lift/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-passenger-numbers-spike-as-restrictions-lift/ airBaltic carried 232,900 passengers in September, some 194 per cent more than during the same period last year. The Latvian airline performed 2,980 flights last month. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:32:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flight-to-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flight-to-dubai/ airBaltic has launched direct flights between Riga and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Latvian airline now connects both cities with four weekly flights. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:06:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-begins-reversing-pandemic-job-cuts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-begins-reversing-pandemic-job-cuts/ The Latvian airline plans to primarily rehire its former pilots who had to be released due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as pilot academy graduates. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:04:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-surpasses-2019-route-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-surpasses-2019-route-network/ airBaltic has said that by connecting Baltic region with almost 90 routes across Europe and beyond, the airline has managed to surpass the number of routes offered during the same period in 2019. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:54:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-charts-course-for-recovery-as-restrictions-loosen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-charts-course-for-recovery-as-restrictions-loosen/ airBaltic carried 280,800 passengers in August, 104 per cent more than during the same period last year. The figure is also up by a third on the number for July. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:45:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-stays-in-the-red-for-first-half-of-the-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-stays-in-the-red-for-first-half-of-the-year/ airBaltic has reported a loss of €61.5 million for the first half of the year as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to weigh on the aviation sector. Passenger numbers also fell significantly. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:34:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latvia-approves-90m-bailout-for-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latvia-approves-90m-bailout-for-airbaltic/ The money will be used to compensate for the losses caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and to overcome the ongoing economic crisis. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:18:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-continues-to-grow-fleet-in-latvia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-continues-to-grow-fleet-in-latvia/ airBaltic has welcomed its latest Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABB, to Latvian capital Riga. This is the third out of seven planned Airbus A220-300 aircraft deliveries for the carrier this year. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:13:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-uptick-in-passenger-numbers-for-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-uptick-in-passenger-numbers-for-june/ airBaltic carried 114,700 passengers in June, or 70 per cent more than the previous month. The Latvian airline performed 1,780 flights. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:38:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-manchester-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-manchester-flights/ airBaltic has launched new scheduled flights between Manchester and Riga, Latvia. The Latvian airline now connects both cities with two weekly flights. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:45:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flights-to-corfu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flights-to-corfu/ airBaltic has launched new weekly summer seasonal flights between Riga and Greek island Corfu. The new route is performed in cooperation with Mouzenidis Travel. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:39:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-holidays-debuts-to-european-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-holidays-debuts-to-european-travellers/ airBaltic has launched a new product, airBaltic Holidays, offering customers dynamic travel packages which include both a flight and a hotel reservation. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:33:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-develop-new-cargo-hub-at-riga-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-develop-new-cargo-hub-at-riga-airport/ airBaltic and Riga Airport have signed a land reservation agreement for building a new Baltic cargo hub. The new facility will be the largest dedicated air cargo handling hanger in the region. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:24:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-slumps-to-huge-loss-for-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-slumps-to-huge-loss-for-2020/ Financial results from airBaltic show the carrier lost a total of €265 million last year as the Covid-19 pandemic hit European travel. The Latvian airline lost €9 million in 2019. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:31:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbatlic-to-launch-tenerife-flights-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbatlic-to-launch-tenerife-flights-in-september/ Before the summer has begun, airBatlic is preparing for the coming autumn, with the launch of new flights to Tenerife in Spain. The Latvian airline will offer flights from Riga from September 2nd. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:33:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-passenger-numbers-slip-in-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-passenger-numbers-slip-in-march/ airBaltic carried 29,200 passengers in March, a fall of 79 per cent on the year before. In total, the Latvian airline performed 660 flights last month. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:55:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-joins-non-fungible-token-craze/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-joins-non-fungible-token-craze/ The airline will issue limited collector NFTs showcasing an individual Airbus A220-300 with its registration as well as a piece of art of one of the most beloved Latvian cities to promote tourism. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:17:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-add-munich-to-growing-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-add-munich-to-growing-schedule/ airBaltic has announced plans to launch new direct flights from Tallinn to Munich, Germany. The carrier will offer three weekly flights, with the first one scheduled to take place on May 1st. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:41:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-accept-range-of-new-cryptocurrencies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-accept-range-of-new-cryptocurrencies/ airBaltic has begun to accept cryptocurrencies – including Bitcoin Cash, Ether and Dogecoin, among others - for bookings made on its website. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:17:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-dubai-connections-ahead-of-expo-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-dubai-connections-ahead-of-expo-2020/ airBaltic will be launching new scheduled flights between Riga and Dubai on September 1st. The Latvian airline has scheduled to connect both cities with four weekly flights. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:48:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-expand-ukraine-international-airlines-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-expand-ukraine-international-airlines-partnership/ airBaltic has extended its codeshare agreement with Ukraine International Airlines. As of March 28th, passengers will have more options while travelling from Vilnius to Kyiv and beyond. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:35:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-begins-to-rebuild-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-begins-to-rebuild-schedule/ airBaltic plans to resume flights to Kyiv on Wednesday, with trips to Tbilisi, Tel Aviv, Moscow, St. Petersburg and Minsk all set to relaunch on March 28th. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:29:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-relaunch-london-services-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-relaunch-london-services-this-week/ airBaltic plans to resume direct flights from Riga to London tomorrow and from Tallinn to London on July 4th. In addition, the airline will launch new direct flights from Vilnius to London on Wednesday. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:39:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-wins-government-support-plans-to-slow-growth-until-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-wins-government-support-plans-to-slow-growth-until-2023/ airBaltic has secured up to €250 million in funding from the Latvian government as it seeks to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. Following such an investment, the Latvian state’s shareholding in the carrier will increase from 80.05 to 91 per cent. Mon, 11 May 2020 03:57:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-cuts-capacity-by-half-over-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-cuts-capacity-by-half-over-summer/ As the coronavirus crisis continues, significantly affecting demand for air travel, airBaltic has further decrease its overall capacity between until the end of October. The Latvia-based airline will cancel approximately 50 per cent of its flights over the summer. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:21:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-leadership-takes-pay-cuts-looks-for-further-asset-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-leadership-takes-pay-cuts-looks-for-further-asset-sales/ All Korean Air executives will forgo part of their salaries in response to the worsening business environment due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak. The carrier has also outlined other self-rescue measures designed to improve its financial structure. Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:38:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-ground-all-flights-until-mid-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-ground-all-flights-until-mid-april/ The government of Latvia will tighten security measures and suspend international air traffic from March 17th. The move comes as the country seeks to limit the spread of coronavirus. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:53:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-cut-250-jobs-as-aviation-crisis-deepens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-cut-250-jobs-as-aviation-crisis-deepens/ airBaltic has announced new cuts to capacity over the next three months in the face of the coronavirus crisis. In line with the cuts, the number of employees, mainly crew, will be temporarily reduced by up to 250 people. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:29:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-passenger-numbers-at-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-passenger-numbers-at-airbaltic/ airBaltic carried 5,049,317 passengers in 2019, or 22 per cent more than the year before, on its network. The figure is the highest number in the history of the Latvian airline. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:02:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-yekaterinburg-connections-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-yekaterinburg-connections-in-april/ Yekaterinburg will be the sixth destination airBaltic serves in Russia, in addition to convenient connections between Riga and Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Sochi and Kazan. Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:17:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-unveils-host-of-new-destinations-for-summer-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-unveils-host-of-new-destinations-for-summer-2020/ airBaltic has revealed plans to continue its expansion in the region. The Latvia-based airline will launch of four new direct destinations from Tallinn, capital of Estonia, next summer, as well as five new destinations from Vilnius in Lithuania. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:23:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-manchester-riga-connection-in-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-manchester-riga-connection-in-march/ The new route will offer convenient connections to passengers travelling from Manchester to the Latvian capital and over 70 destinations served from Riga to Scandinavia, Russia, the Middle East and Europe. Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:31:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-further-flights-to-athens-and-reykjavik/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-further-flights-to-athens-and-reykjavik/ airBaltic has announced an extension to the operating season of its flights from Riga to Athens, Greece and Reykjavik, Iceland. Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:17:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-breaks-new-passenger-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-breaks-new-passenger-milestone/ airBaltic transported 528,449 passengers in June, or 24 per cent more than during the same month last year. The Latvian airline recorded a 62 per cent market share in Riga, and a 22 per cent market share in Tallinn. Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:17:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-malaga-copenhagen-and-brussels-from-tallinn-estonia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-malaga-copenhagen-and-brussels-from-tallinn-estonia/ From Tallinn, airBaltic offers direct flights to Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, Vienna, Vilnius and now also to Malaga, Brussels and Copenhagen, as well as convenient flight connections via Riga. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:32:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-sas-codeshare-deal-in-scandinavia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-sas-codeshare-deal-in-scandinavia/ airBaltic has concluded a codeshare agreement with Scandinavian Airlines. The partnership will offer convenient connections between Latvia, Scandinavia and beyond. Fri, 17 May 2019 04:39:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-reports-strong-financial-results-for-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-reports-strong-financial-results-for-2018/ Latvian airline airBaltic has reported a profit of €5.4 million for financial 2018, up 40 per cent on last year. The carrier reported €400 million in revenue, the first time the organisation has crossed the threshold. Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:26:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-orders-full-airbus-a220-flight-simulator/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-orders-full-airbus-a220-flight-simulator/ The simulator will be based at the airBaltic training facilities in Riga International Airport and it is the first new full flight simulator ever purchased by a Latvian company. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 05:24:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-phase-out-boeing-737-ahead-of-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-phase-out-boeing-737-ahead-of-schedule/ The airline aims to minimise complexity and benefit from the additional efficiency of the Airbus A220-300 aircraft which will become the only jet type operated by the Latvian airline. Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:33:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-record-4.1-million-passengers-in-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-record-4.1-million-passengers-in-2018/ airBaltic carried 4,135,711 passengers on its network last year, up 17 per cent on the previous year. It is the highest number of passengers carried in airline’s history. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:54:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-new-recruits-to-pilot-academy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-new-recruits-to-pilot-academy/ The third group of 11 students will become airBaltic pilots upon completion of the full-time programme in less than two years from now. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:27:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-signs-interline-deals-with-liat-and-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-signs-interline-deals-with-liat-and-airbaltic/ With its fleet of 101 aircraft, Europe’s eleventh-largest airline group is flying to almost 70 destinations this winter season and through cooperation with a total of 52 partner airlines, the number rises to over 250 destinations in Europe, America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:50:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-opens-applications-for-next-pilot-academy-class/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-opens-applications-for-next-pilot-academy-class/ airBaltic has opened the application process for the spring 2019 group at airline’s newly established pilot academy. Students will become airBaltic pilots upon successful completion of the full-time programme in about two years. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:11:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-stockholm-and-oslo-to-tallinn-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-stockholm-and-oslo-to-tallinn-schedule/ airBaltic has launched two new direct services from Tallinn - to Stockholm and Oslo. Since the expansion in Estonia, airBaltic now bases two aircraft at Tallinn Airport. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:07:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-cabin-crew-uniforms-for-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-cabin-crew-uniforms-for-airbaltic/ airBaltic will gradually introduce new, improved uniforms for flight attendants and pilots from next week. To guarantee the best uniform design that would meet all flight crew needs, first an internal sketch contest was held. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 06:53:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-welcome-pope-francis-to-flagship-airbus-a220/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-welcome-pope-francis-to-flagship-airbus-a220/ For the first time in history airBaltic Airbus A220-300 aircraft will carry the papal delegation between the three Baltic capitals and back to Rome, Italy. Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:49:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-martin-gauss-chief-executive-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-martin-gauss-chief-executive-airbaltic/ airBaltic has been revitalised in recent years, returning from the point of bankruptcy to become one of the fastest growing carriers in eastern Europe. Here Breaking Travel News talks with Martin Gauss, chief executive of the carrier, about its recent success and the challenges that are ahead. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:13:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-increases-for-airbaltic-passenger-numbers-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-increases-for-airbaltic-passenger-numbers-in-july/ airBaltic transported a record number of passengers in July, with 452,646 people taking their seats. The figure is an increase of 15 per cent on the same month last year. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:22:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-revenues-increase-for-first-half-of-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-revenues-increase-for-first-half-of-2018/ airBaltic has concluded the first half of 2018 with a total revenue of €181 million, a 19 per cent increase over the same period last year. Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-latest-bombardier-cs300-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-latest-bombardier-cs300-to-fleet/ airBaltic welcomed its ninth Bombardier CS300 jet, registered as YL-CSI, to Riga. By the end of 2018, the Latvian airline plans to have a total of 14 CS300 aircraft on its fleet. Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:44:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-codeshare-deal-with-tap-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-codeshare-deal-with-tap-portugal/ airBaltic and TAP Air Portugal have signed a codeshare agreement. This partnership will enable airBaltic passengers more options to travel within the network of TAP, including Brazil, Portugal and Africa. Tue, 12 Jun 2018 07:55:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-commits-to-bombardier-c-series-with-new-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-commits-to-bombardier-c-series-with-new-order/ airBaltic and Bombardier Commercial Aircraft have announced that the parties have executed a firm purchase agreement for the sale and purchase of 30 Bombardier CS300 aircraft. The deal also includes options for an additional 30 aircraft of the same type. Tue, 29 May 2018 06:11:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-flights-from-riga-to-sochi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-flights-from-riga-to-sochi/ airBaltic has launched a new route from Riga International Airport to Sochi International Airport. The new route offers new travel options for travellers from the Baltics and Russia with convenient connections via Riga. Wed, 16 May 2018 07:32:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flights-to-almaty-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flights-to-almaty-kazakhstan/ airBaltic has launched a new route from Riga International Airport to Almaty in Kazakhstan. The new service offers convenient travel between the two cities, and beyond to destinations in the Baltics, Scandinavia, Russia, and the CIS. Tue, 01 May 2018 07:51:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sanda-teihmane-key-account-manager-middle-east-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sanda-teihmane-key-account-manager-middle-east-airbaltic/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Sanda Teihmane, key account manager, Middle East, at airBaltic, as the rapidly developing carrier makes its debut at Arabian Travel Market. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-strong-growth-in-passenger-numbers-for-early-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sees-strong-growth-in-passenger-numbers-for-early-2018/ airBaltic transported 729,897 passengers in the first quarter of 2018, or 24 per cent more than in the same period last year. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:28:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-malta/ airBaltic and Air Malta have concluded a codeshare agreement. The partnership will enable airBaltic passengers to reach Malta every day via common gateways in Europe as well as additional destinations served from Malta. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:53:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-seeks-to-recruit-further-100-pilots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-seeks-to-recruit-further-100-pilots/ airBaltic will host a series of pilot open days this month in cities including Vilnius, Helsinki, Amsterdam, and Stockholm, as the carrier seeks to hire a further 100 pilots. The initiative targets different types of pilots willing to become part of airBaltic flight crew. Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:28:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-new-departures-to-ukraine-and-kazakhstan-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-new-departures-to-ukraine-and-kazakhstan-this-summer/ airBaltic will improve its service to Ukraine for the summer season by increasing frequencies from Odessa to Riga up to six weekly flights. At the same time, the carrier has confirmed it will launch a new summer route between Riga and Almaty in Kazakhstan. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:14:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bombardier-cs300-roll-out-drives-passenger-increases-at-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bombardier-cs300-roll-out-drives-passenger-increases-at-airbaltic/ airBaltic carried over 260,000 passengers in December last year, or roughly 27 per cent more than in the same period of 2016. The figure is the largest number of transported passengers in December in the Latvian airline’s history. Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:18:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roshchina-steps-up-to-lead-human-resources-at-airbaltic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roshchina-steps-up-to-lead-human-resources-at-airbaltic/ airBaltic has appointed Alīna Roščina as vice president of human resources. Roščina is an experienced professional with over nine years of experience in human resources management. Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:51:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-direct-london-tallin-flights-in-spring-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-direct-london-tallin-flights-in-spring-2018/ airBaltic will launch a new direct service from London Gatwick Airport to Tallinn on March 27th, 2018. The twice-weekly flights will offer convenient connections between the two cities. Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:08:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-open-pilot-training-base-in-latvia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-open-pilot-training-base-in-latvia/ airBaltic has opened the application process for candidates to the airline’s newly established Pilot Academy at airBalticTraining. Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:55:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-carries-record-number-of-passengers-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-carries-record-number-of-passengers-in-october/ During the first ten months of 2017 the Latvian airline airBaltic transported a total of 3,007,034 passengers to its network spanning Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, CIS and the Middle East. In October 2017, the airline carried 319,018 passengers or 26 per cent more than in the same period of 2016. Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:26:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flights-to-sochi-and-kaliningrad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flights-to-sochi-and-kaliningrad/ The Latvian airline airBaltic will launch two new routes from Riga next spring. Flights to Russian sports capital Sochi will take off on May 14th next year, following by departures for Kaliningrad on April 16th. Thu, 02 Nov 2017 08:47:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-direct-flights-between-riga-and-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-direct-flights-between-riga-and-abu-dhabi/ The Latvian airline airBaltic, in cooperation with the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, has launched a direct service between Riga and Abu Dhabi. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:33:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbatlic-to-offer-flights-to-liepaja-throughout-winter-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbatlic-to-offer-flights-to-liepaja-throughout-winter-season/ airBaltic has made a decision to continue its domestic flights connecting Riga and Liepaja during the winter season. The decision will allow the city to remain available for visitors from more than 60 airBaltic destinations in Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and the CIS. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:16:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-new-ski-destinations-for-winter-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-adds-new-ski-destinations-for-winter-season/ airBaltic will introduce popular skiing destinations of Salzburg, Verona and Poprad in the High Tatras Mountains this winter. The Latvian carrier has also significantly improved service for the winter of 2017 by increasing frequencies from Riga to London, Hamburg and Prague. Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:50:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sets-fresh-passenger-records-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-sets-fresh-passenger-records-in-july/ airBaltic carried 393,312 passengers in July, or 21 per cent more than in the same period of 2016.  For the second month in a row it has been the biggest number of transported passengers in the airline’s history. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:44:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-announces-host-of-new-destinations-for-summer-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-announces-host-of-new-destinations-for-summer-2018/ airBaltic has revealed its first destinations for the summer season of 2018, with Malaga (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Split (Croatia), Bordeaux (France) and Gdansk (Poland) added to the route map. Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:09:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-latest-bombardier-cs300-to-riga/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-latest-bombardier-cs300-to-riga/ airBaltic has welcomed its seventh Bombardier CS300 to Riga. The plane is one of a total order of 20 aircraft place by the carrier, with the Latvian airline expected to operate eight CS300s by the end of the year. Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:34:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-carries-record-number-of-passengers-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-carries-record-number-of-passengers-in-june/ Latvian airline airBaltic carried 372,219 passengers in June, some 23 per cent more than in the same period of 2016. During the first six months of 2017, airBaltic has transported a total of 1,565,462 passengers throughout its network spanning Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, CIS and the Middle East. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 07:39:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-latest-bombardier-cs300-jet-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-latest-bombardier-cs300-jet-to-fleet/ airBaltic has welcomed the fifth of its 20 Bombardier CS300 jets to the fleet, with the carrier planning to have eight CS300 aircraft by the end of the year. The plane, registered as YL-CSE, arrived in Riga earlier after a seven hour and 56 minute trip from Canada. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:57:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-flights-between-riga-and-gothenburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-flights-between-riga-and-gothenburg/ The Latvian airline airBaltic has re-launched a direct route linking Riga with the second largest city in Sweden – Gothenburg. The route offers convenient travel options for travellers from Sweden and Baltic States, as well as complements already exiting route from Riga to Stockholm, Arlanda airport. Sat, 03 Jun 2017 07:16:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-flights-between-riga-and-madrid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-flights-between-riga-and-madrid/ The Latvian airline airBaltic has launched a new direct route linking Riga and Madrid. The route, which will be operated in cooperation with the Spanish-airline Iberia, offers convenient travel options for travellers between Spain and Latvia and beyond to destinations in the Baltics, Europe, Scandinavia, CIS and the Middle East. Tue, 30 May 2017 10:25:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheremetyevo-airport-welcomes-first-airbaltic-cs300/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheremetyevo-airport-welcomes-first-airbaltic-cs300/ Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow has welcomed the first commercial flight from the new airBaltic Bombardier CS300 aircraft. Martin Gauss, chief executive at airBaltic, said: “We are delighted to land the first commercial flight with the most innovative and technologically advanced aircraft in the world – Bombardier CS300 here in Moscow.” Sat, 20 May 2017 10:49:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-offer-new-riga-aberdeen-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-offer-new-riga-aberdeen-route/ The Latvian airline airBaltic has launched a direct route linking Riga and Aberdeen. The route offers convenient travel options for travellers from United Kingdom and Baltic States. Fri, 05 May 2017 08:33:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-first-bombardier-cs300-charter-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-to-launch-first-bombardier-cs300-charter-flights/ The Latvian airline airBaltic and Tez Tour Latvija have jointly launched the world’s first charter flights with Bombardier CS300 aircraft. For the summer season, charter flights will connect Riga with Antalya in Turkey, Heraklion in Greece, Burgas in Bulgaria and Rimini in Italy. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:43:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-60-millionth-passenger-to-riga-international-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-welcomes-60-millionth-passenger-to-riga-international-airport/ Latvian transport minister Uldis Augulis and airBaltic chief executive Martin Gauss have congratulated the 60 millionth passengers to arrive at and Riga International Airport since the restoration of independence. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:02:20 +0000