Riga - Today, on 28 August, the Latvian national airline airBaltic celebrates its 30 th anniversary. While this day marks the official date of the airline's founding, a series of special celebratory events and activities will unfold in the coming weeks, culminating on October 1, 2025 - the date of the airline's first flight in 1995 from Riga to Stockholm.

Pauls Calitis, Interim CEO of airBaltic: "When airBaltic was founded in 1995, Latvia had only recently regained its independence and urgently needed strong air connectivity with Europe and beyond. With just a few aircraft and a clear sense of purpose, we stepped into that role. Today, airBaltic has become the leading carrier in the Baltics - a trusted and modern airline, serving as an essential link between the region and the world. This achievement rests on the shoulders of nearly 3 000 dedicated colleagues and the trust of millions of passengers over three decades. On behalf of the team, thank you for being part of this journey."

To mark this anniversary, airBaltic has launched a dedicated website - https://30years.airbaltic.com/ - where visitors can explore the airline's history, key milestones, and special fleet liveries, as well as gain insights into the company itself. At the heart of the site is a special section, 30 Stories for 30 Years, which shares personal memories and experiences that highlight how airBaltic has touched lives over the decades. These stories show that airBaltic is more than just an airline - it connects people, creates memories, and turns dreams into reality. Additional stories will be featured across the company's social media throughout the anniversary month.

airBaltic was founded on 28 August 1995 through a joint venture agreement between the Latvian state and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Just weeks later, on 1 October, 1995, the airline operated its very first commercial flight from Riga to Stockholm with a 33-seat Saab SF340 aircraft. Since then, airBaltic has steadily expanded its fleet, network, and operations, evolving into the leading airline of the Baltics.

Today, airBaltic operates a fleet of 50 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, connecting the Baltic region, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, with more than 80 destinations and 130 routes across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus. Over the past 30 years, airBaltic has proudly carried more than 65 million passengers, performing more than one million flights.

A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company's homepage at www.airbaltic.com.

About airBaltic:

airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is the leading airline in the Baltics and one of Europe's fastest-growing carriers. As a hybrid airline, it leverages the upsides of both traditional network and low-cost carriers. Through a network of more than 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, airBaltic connects the Baltics with over 80 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus.

Founded in 1995, today airBaltic operates one of Europe's youngest fleets, consisting of 50 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs over 2 800 people. In February 2025, airBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights.

airBaltic's commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous prestigious awards, including being named the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. In 2023, APEX awarded the company the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe, and in 2024, airBaltic received the APEX Four Star Major Airline Award for its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience. The same year, the airline was awarded the PROS AI Innovator Award for leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations. In 2025, airBaltic made its debut in the global rankings compiled by Airline Ratings, which recognized it among the world's 50 safest airlines and included it in the list of the world's top airlines for 2025.

For more information, please contact:

airBaltic Corporate Communication Unit

Air Baltic Corporation AS

Email: pr@airbaltic.com