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airBaltic is Latvia's national airline, based in Riga, and flies an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet across Europe, with some routes to the Middle East.
airBaltic overview
airBaltic was set up in 1995 as a joint venture between Scandinavian Airlines and the Latvian government. The Latvian state is now the majority owner, and the Lufthansa Group bought a 10% stake announced in 2025. On 14 September 2026 the airline filed for Chapter 11 restructuring in the United States. It said flights would keep operating as scheduled and existing tickets would remain valid.
airBaltic moved to an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet from 2016 and has around 50 of these aircraft in service. Its main hub is Riga, with further bases in Tallinn, Vilnius and Tampere. The network covers Europe, the Nordics and the Mediterranean, plus some Middle East points. The airline has announced network cuts for 2027 that focus its flying on Riga.
| IATA code | BT |
|---|---|
| Country | Latvia |
| Main hub | Riga (RIX) |
| Alliance | Independent |
| Founded | 1995 |
- ICAO code
- BTI
- Hubs and bases
- RIX · TLL · VNO · TMP
- Cabins
- Business · Economy
- Official website
- airbaltic.com
Where airBaltic flies
A hub-and-spoke network from Riga, with secondary bases in Tallinn and Vilnius, linking the Baltics with European capitals, Nordic cities and leisure destinations.
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United Kingdom
Flights to United Kingdom
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airBaltic sets baggage allowances by fare, cabin and route, so the same flight can include different allowances on different tickets. Your exact allowance is shown with the fare before you pay, and our agents can add bags at the airline’s published rate when they issue your ticket. See our extra baggage service for details.
airBaltic cancellation policy
What happens when you cancel a airBaltic ticket depends on the fare rules attached to it, which you see before booking. Tickets bought for travel to or from the US generally allow a free cancellation within 24 hours of booking when the flight is at least seven days away; after that, flexible fares may be refundable and others may convert to credit or be non-refundable. If airBaltic cancels your flight, you are entitled to a refund. Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
airBaltic date change policy
Whether a airBaltic ticket can be changed, and for what fee, depends on its fare rules; you will usually pay any fare difference. We compare the options before you commit. More on our date change service.
airBaltic check-in information
Check-in times and methods for airBaltic vary by airport and route, including online, app and airport check-in. For international departures from the US, plan to arrive about three hours before departure, and confirm the exact deadlines in your booking confirmation.
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airBaltic — frequently asked questions
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Is airBaltic part of an airline alliance?
No. airBaltic is not a member of any of the three global alliances, though it has codeshare agreements with several airlines.
Where is airBaltic's hub?
Its main hub is Riga International Airport in Latvia, with additional bases in Tallinn and Vilnius.
Is airBaltic still flying after its 2026 Chapter 11 filing?
Yes. When it filed in September 2026, airBaltic said flights would operate as scheduled and existing tickets would remain valid during the restructuring.
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