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airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 citing Middle East security concerns

Latvian carrier airBaltic on 16 March suspended all scheduled services to and from Dubai through 31 October 2026 because of the regional security situation. Affected passengers are being offered free rebooking to any of the airline’s more than 80 destinations.

2026-03-16T15:38:37.759644-07:00

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airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

2026-03-11T10:41:44.358202-07:00

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airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point'

2026-03-12T10:19:03.139937-07:00

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airBaltic posts record 5.2M passengers in 2025 as network expands; load factor slips to 80.2%

2026-01-14T13:50:09.469640-08:00

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airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 citing Middle East security concerns Latvian carrier airBaltic on 16 March suspended all scheduled services to and from Dubai through 31 October 2026 because of the regional security situation. Affected passengers are being offered free rebooking to any of the airline’s more than 80 destinations.

2026-03-16T15:38:37.759644-07:00

airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 citing Middle East security concerns

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airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point' Air Baltic expects its full A220-300 fleet to be operational in 2026 after reaching a 'turning point' on engine maintenance issues in 2025. Management says phased returns will follow as maintenance catch-up completes, restoring short‑haul capacity and schedule resilience across its network.

2026-03-12T10:19:03.139937-07:00

airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point'

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airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue Latvian carrier airBaltic cut its 2025 net loss by 40% to €44.3m while posting record revenue (€779.3m) and carrying a record 5.2 million passengers as it pivoted toward expanded ACMI wet‑lease operations. The wet‑lease push boosted top‑line growth but the airline remained loss‑making.

2026-03-11T10:41:44.358202-07:00

airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

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airBaltic denies reports of an 'immediate financing deadline' airBaltic has denied recent reports that it faces an 'immediate financing deadline', saying the characterisation is incorrect. The Latvian carrier issued a formal rebuttal to the claims but provided limited detail on its broader capital plans or timing for funding actions.

2026-02-12T07:34:09.131261-08:00

airBaltic denies reports of an 'immediate financing deadline'

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Latvia says airBaltic will need new investors in H1 2026 Latvia's government says national carrier airBaltic will need new investors in the first half of 2026, signalling a likely capital raise or ownership change. The timetable forces management to fast-track funding options and investor talks, which will be closely watched by regional markets.

2026-02-09T23:49:50.559154-08:00

Latvia says airBaltic will need new investors in H1 2026

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Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale Latvia’s airBaltic is exploring the sale of an equity stake, industry reports say. The review appears to be at an early stage; details on prospective buyers, stake size and timing have not been disclosed. The move will be watched for implications to capital structure and financing.

2026-01-29T23:49:51.576954-08:00

Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale

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airBaltic posts record 5.2M passengers in 2025 as network expands; load factor slips to 80.2% Latvian carrier airBaltic carried a record 5,206,700 passengers in 2025, a 1.4% increase versus 2024, operating 47,600 flights (+2.6%). Systemwide load factor eased to 80.2% from 81.2% as capacity rose; December traffic held broadly flat at ~422,900 passengers.

2026-01-14T13:50:09.469640-08:00

airBaltic posts record 5.2M passengers in 2025 as network expands; load factor slips to 80.2%

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airBaltic suspends Dubai flights through October 2026 citing Middle East security concerns

airBaltic cuts 2025 net loss 40% to €44.3m as ACMI wet‑lease expansion drives record revenue

airBaltic expects full A220-300 fleet operational in 2026 after engine‑maintenance 'turning point'

airBaltic posts record 5.2M passengers in 2025 as network expands; load factor slips to 80.2%

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