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airBaltic crisis forces SWISS to prepare backup plan for five wet-leased A220-300s

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SWISS is assessing alternatives for five Airbus A220-300s operated under a wet-lease agreement with financially troubled airBaltic. The Latvian carrier’s crisis could affect SWISS capacity planning, while Lufthansa Group’s 10% stake in airBaltic adds a corporate dimension to the fleet decision.

Discovered 2026-09-22T13:16:18.867372-07:00 | 2026-09-22T13:16:18.867372-07:00

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  • SWISS may need to secure replacement lift or adjust capacity if airBaltic can no longer support the five A220-300s currently operating on its behalf.
  • The situation highlights operational exposure created by wet-lease arrangements and is particularly relevant to Lufthansa Group, which owns a 10% stake in airBaltic.

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