airBaltic has today announced the launch of their winter season schedule with nine new routes from their bases in Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius, including new service between Riga and Madeira in Portugal, which started today.
On Monday (October 28, 2024), airBaltic announced the official launch of their winter 2024/25 schedule, which includes nine new routes from Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. The schedule includes five new routes from Riga, including service to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada (Egypt), Madeira (Portugal), Rzeszow in Poland (from November 8th), and Innsbruck (Austria) starting December 22, 2024. From Tallinn, the carrier will offer flights to Kittilä (Finland) starting on December 21st, with a new connection to Barcelona (Spain) launching on February 19, 2025. Travelers from Vilnius will see new service to Oslo Torp in Norway from October 29th, as well as to Düsseldorf (Germany) starting October 31st.
In Monday’s announcement, airBaltic’s President and CEO, Martin Gauss, said,
“As we enter the winter season, our focus remains on meeting passenger demand while strengthening airBaltic's role as a key connector in the Baltics. These new routes reflect our commitment to offering more travel opportunities for both leisure and business travelers, enhancing connectivity across the region and beyond. For those looking to escape the cold, we are introducing sunny destinations like Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and the beautiful island of Madeira. For winter sports enthusiasts, we’ve added flights to Innsbruck, Kittilä, and Oslo Torp, providing easy access to top ski resorts and snowy adventures. There is something for everyone, ensuring a perfect winter getaway tailored to different preference.
“Moreover, we are thankful for the continued cooperation with our long-standing partner, RIX Riga Airport. The airport has played a key role in supporting airBaltic’s growth over the past 29 years and enhancing connectivity in the Baltics and beyond. We are proud to celebrate this milestone as part of the airport’s 50th anniversary and look forward to continuing our strong partnership.”
Established in 1995, Air Baltic Corporation SA (airBaltic) is a joint stock company with most of the equity (97.97%) held by the Latvian state and the remaining 2.03% held by other shareholders. One of the most punctual carriers in the world, the airline connects the Baltic region with over 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and seasonally from Gran Canaria to more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the Caucasus region. The carrier operates a single fleet type of 48 Airbus A220-300s, and plans on expanding their A220-300 fleet to 100 aircraft by 2030. The airline Group also includes Air Baltic Training SIA, Loyalty Services SIA, Baltijas Kravu Centrs SIA and Crew Resources AS. airBaltic currently employs over 2,700 team members.
Source: airBaltic
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