Riga - Latvian airline airBaltic and Germany's national carrier Lufthansa have announced the expansion of their existing codeshare agreement on flights between Riga (Latvia) and Frankfurt (Germany), enabling improved transit connectivity for passengers traveling via Frankfurt to onward Lufthansa destinations, strengthening Latvia's global connectivity.

From December 17, 2025, Lufthansa will place its LH code on airBaltic-operated flights between Riga and Frankfurt, while airBaltic will place its BT code on Lufthansa-operated flights on the same route. The codeshare will apply only to transit flights via Frankfurt - one of Europe's leading hubs - connecting Latvia to Lufthansa's extensive global network. The tickets are already available for purchase on both airlines' websites.

Mantas Vrubliauskas, VP Network Management at airBaltic: "Since launching our codeshare cooperation with Lufthansa in 2020, we have steadily expanded the opportunities it creates for our passengers. This next step strengthens our shared commitment to making global travel more seamless and accessible. By opening even more gateways to the world, we continue to reinforce our role as the leading airline in the Baltics and contribute to Latvia's growing international presence, business potential, and tourism appeal."

airBaltic and Lufthansa have maintained a codeshare partnership since December 2020, covering flights from its bases in Riga, Tallinn (Estonia) and Vilnius (Lithuania) to Munich (Germany), strengthening connectivity from the Baltic States to more destinations across Germany via Lufthansa's extensive network.

Over the past 30 years, airBaltic has evolved into a globally respected carrier. Now the airline is connecting the Baltic States to 80 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region, providing essential infrastructure and global connectivity for the region. 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. Founded in 1995, today airBaltic operates one of Europe's youngest fleets, consisting of 51 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs nearly 3 000 people. In 2025, airBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights.

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

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 2025, airBaltic made its debut in the global rankings compiled by Airline Ratings, which recognized it among the world's 50 safest and overall best airlines, as well as one of the leading global airlines in sustainability and among the most preferred airlines in Europe and the UK. The same year, APEX awarded the company the Five Star Major Airline Award for its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience and before that - the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe. In 2024, the airline was awarded the PROS AI Innovator Award for leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations.

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