airBaltic, Latvia’s national carrier, has launched a new direct service connecting Riga (RIX) with Faro (FAO) in southern Portugal, expanding its footprint in one of Europe’s most popular leisure regions. The route, operated once weekly on Saturdays, marks airBaltic’s fourth Portuguese destination after Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, which will be added later in 2025. The inaugural flight has a scheduled block time…
airBaltic has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its operations for the summer 2026 season, further strengthening its position as a leading carrier in Northern and Eastern Europe. The Latvian airline confirmed plans to introduce new routes, resume key destinations, and increase frequencies across its network to meet rising travel demand.
Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 1, 2025. This leadership transition marks an important step in the airline’s growth trajectory as it prepares for its next phase of expansion and strategic development.
airBaltic has reported a significant turnaround in Q2 2025, achieving a net profit of EUR 27.6 million compared to a loss of EUR 24.2 million in the same quarter last year. Quarterly revenue rose 4.8% year-on-year to EUR 216.9 million, driven by steady passenger growth and improved operational performance. Adjusted EBITDAR reached EUR 55.2 million, while passenger numbers climbed 8.3% to 2.5 million, and the load factor…
airBaltic (Latvia) has been forced to cancel 4,670 flights scheduled across all its bases for the summer 2025 season. The cancellations come as a direct result of Pratt & Whitney (US) informing the carrier that several of its A220-300 aircraftwill remain grounded well into 2025 due to ongoing engine shortages.
airBaltic has rescheduled the start date for its Riga–Rzeszow service to November 8, 2024. Initially set for October 28, the route will now operate twice weekly, served by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This adjustment aligns with airBaltic’s winter strategy, which features new seasonal routes across the Baltic region, including connections from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius to…
