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The cost of living in the Netherlands increased by 2.7 percent in March compared to the previous year, primarily driven by elevated energy and fuel prices, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
A passenger who booked a flight with airBaltic from Kaunas to Riga experienced a cancellation, even before the airline officially commenced operations on the route in March.
Latvian airline airBaltic has announced new regular flight connections from Katowice and Poznań in Poland to Gran Canaria, with the first flights scheduled for October 26.
Latvia's Minister of Transport, Atis Švnika, stated that the state can only invest in the airline airBaltic if there is a clear plan outlining the benefits of such an investment.
Latvian airline airBaltic announced the cancellation of all scheduled flights to and from Dubai until the end of October 2026, citing the current security situation in the Middle East.
Latvia's national airline, airBaltic, will require additional funding by the end of the year to continue operations, despite a 4% increase in turnover and a nearly threefold reduction in losses last year.
Following a request from the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, airBaltic, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, is planning an additional repatriation flight from Dubai to Riga to assist Latvian nationals affected by recent events.
Prasidėjus Izraelio ir JAV karinei kampanijai prieš Iraną, „airBaltic“ atšaukia visus skrydžius į Tel Avivą ir iš jo iki kovo 4 d. imtinai, šeštadienį pranešė Latvijos nacionalinė aviakompanija.
Latvia's airBaltic has launched new seasonal flights connecting Riga and Kaunas to enhance regional connectivity. The route aims to boost travel and economic ties between the cities.
AirBaltic will open five new direct flight routes to Kuusamo, Finland, from London, Manchester, Berlin, Hamburg, and Riga, operating from December 2026 to March 2027, expected to bring approximately 12,000 tourists to the Ruka region.
Latvian airline airBaltic has confirmed that Tallinn Airport will remain a crucial home base for its operations, despite the company facing ongoing financial challenges.
airBaltic suspends Dubai flights until late October over Middle East security concerns LRT
The Latvian Minister of Transport has declared that the national airline, airBaltic, must eventually transition to private capital and be listed on the stock exchange, emphasizing this as a crucial long-term objective.
Latvia's national airline airBaltic has suspended its potential initial public offering (IPO) process, citing 2025 financial results and market conditions, and does not currently view it as a potential capital source for 2026.
Latvia to organize Middle East repatriation flight using airBaltic / Article LSM.lv
An Estonian passenger flying with airBaltic from Tallinn to Rome discovered her checked luggage was sent to a different country. airBaltic subsequently offered her 40 euros in compensation for the delayed bag.
Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year hiatus, marking another step in the isolated nation's gradual reopening and providing a lifeline for its economy as China is its largest trading partner. The resumption also complements renewed train services between the capitals, though new restrictions apply to passengers.
airBaltic announced new direct regular flights between Palanga, Lithuania, and Tenerife, Spain, starting October 28, operating once a week during the aviation winter season.
Latvia's Transport Minister has stated that the national airline airBaltic must be listed on the stock exchange sooner or later, indicating ongoing discussions about the company's future.
Aviation industry experts suggest that the decision to cancel the listing of national airline airBaltic on the stock exchange is due not only to its unstable financial situation but also to the dismissal of CEO Martin Gaus less than a year ago.
Latvian national airline airBaltic is operating under austerity measures and announced losses of over €44 million last year. The company has halted its plans for an IPO and will require an additional €100-150 million in funding.
Latvian national airline airBaltic saw its turnover increase by 4% to 779.3 million euros in 2025, while its losses significantly decreased to 44.3 million euros, 2.7 times less than the previous year.
The Latvian government has allocated 752,000 euros for the repatriation and evacuation of Latvian citizens from the United Arab Emirates, with passengers contributing 350 euros each for flights organized with airBaltic.