Airbaltic News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.