Riga - In May 2026, the Latvian airline airBaltic carried 466 500 passengers across its network - a 2% increase year-on-year and the highest May passenger volume in the airline's history.

During the month, airBaltic operated 4 407 flights, representing a 3.4% increase compared to May 2025. The load factor remained broadly stable at 77.8%, decreasing by only 0.7 percentage points, due to the higher capacity deployed compared to the same period last year.

May 2026[1] May 2025[2] Change

Number of passengers 466 500 458 900 +2%

Number of flights 4 407 4 261 +3.4%

Load factor 77.8% 78.6% -0.7pp

The table presents the number of passengers and scheduled flights carried and operated by airBaltic across the airline's route network.

During the first five months of 2026, airBaltic carried a total of 1 947 400 passengers across its network, marking a 4.5% increase compared to the same period last year and the highest passenger volume ever recorded by the airline for the January-May period. Over the same timeframe, airBaltic operated 19 100 flights, up 4.7% year-on-year.

In 2025, airBaltic carried a total of 5.2 million passengers across its network - the highest number the airline has ever transported in a single year. During the year, the company operated 48 300 flights, representing a 3% increase compared to 2024.

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 and beyond, 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.

[1] Preliminary rounded data from airBaltic monthly reports.

[2] Actual rounded data from airBaltic monthly reports.

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 55 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs more than 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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