Latvian airline Air Baltic recorded record results in 2024 and presented numerous achievements that further consolidate its position as the leading airline in the Baltics. With 8,3 million passengers carried, Air Baltic reached the highest number in its company history and underlined the growing demand for its services. In total, the airline operated more than 73.000 flights and achieved a seat load factor of 81,2 percent.
One focus of the past year was fleet expansion. With the addition of three more Airbus A220-300 aircraft, the total number rose to 49 aircraft. Air Baltic also used options for ten more aircraft of this type in order to pursue its long-term goal: to grow the fleet to 2030 aircraft by 100. This enables a broader target group to be addressed and expands the range of travel destinations.
In addition to operational successes, air Baltic received several awards in 2024. For the third year in a row, the airline was named the best airline in the region by Skytrax. Other honors include a four-star rating from Apex and recognition from CH-Aviation.com for having one of the youngest fleets in Europe. The company's innovative strength was highlighted by the PROS AI Innovator Award. A milestone was the launch of SpaceX Starlink Internet, making Air Baltic the first European airline to test ultra-fast internet on board.
New codeshare agreements with Swiss, Air Canada and Bulgaria Air as well as the deepening of partnerships with Lufthansa and British Airways expanded the travel options for passengers. The expansion of the infrastructure also progressed: with the construction of the Baltic Cargo Hub, the airline focused on strengthening its logistics segment. In addition, special pop-up flights were introduced in order to respond flexibly to customer requests.