airBaltic

airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is the Latvian flag carrier and a leading airline in the Baltic States, headquartered in Riga, Latvia. It was founded in 1995 and connects the region with more than 60 destinations across Europe and beyond.

Features

• Fleet made up exclusively of Airbus A220-300 aircraft, one of the youngest fleets in Europe
• Hub at Riga, with services to destinations across Europe and beyond
• In 2025 it became the first European airline to offer free high-speed Starlink internet onboard
• Named among the world's 50 safest airlines by Airline Ratings in 2026, and awarded the APEX Five Star Major Airline Award

Ownership

The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state with 88.37 % of the voting rights. Deutsche Lufthansa AG holds 10 %, the remaining 1.63 % is held by private shareholders.