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Green light to show tattoos - airBaltic changes uniform rules

Latvian airBaltic announces that it has recently adjusted its uniform regulation, loosening rules for cabin crew, pilots and ground personnel. As of now, most tattoos, hairstyles and piercings are acceptable and can remain visible while performing direct duties.  Alīna Aronberga, SVP Human Resources of airBaltic, commented: “Until now we applied the same rule as the majorit...

airBaltic introduces sustainable technician uniforms

airBaltic has introduced new, modern high visibility uniforms for its technical staff supplied by their manufacturer FRISTADS, which is the first company to provide environmentally declared high-visibility uniforms. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic, commented: “At airBaltic, we always seek ways how to reduce our impact on the environment. Production o...

IATA Diversity & Inclusion Team Award goes to airBaltic

IATA has announced Latvian airline airBaltic as the winner of its Diversity & Inclusion Team Award, whose ceremony took place during the annual general meeting in Doha, Qatar. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic, commented:  “We are truly proud to accept this significant award. Company’s core values – We deliver. We care. W...

airBaltic: passenger numbers Up & cooperation with Lufthansa on flights from Tampere to Frankfurt and Munich

During May 2022 airBaltic has carried 284 700 passengers – 323% more than during the same period last year. In May 2022, airBaltic performed 3 490 flights.  Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic commented: “Now that most Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted in many parts of the world, we see passenger demand growing for both business and...

airBaltic took delivery of its 36th Airbus A220-300

On May 28, 2022, Latvian airline airBaltic welcomed its 36th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABJ, in Riga. This is the fourth of eight planned Airbus A220-300 aircraft deliveries for airBaltic in 2022. This aircraft is a part of the 50 Airbus A220-300 which airBaltic has ordered. In addition, airBa...

16 students graduate airBaltic Pilot Academy

On May 16, 2022, 16 students graduated from the Latvian airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy, receiving a commercial pilot license upon completion of the full-time airline transport pilot program. In addition, already the 12th group of nine students began their professional pilot studies. Transport Minister Talis Linkaits, congratulating graduates and new students of...

airBaltic starts recruitment of 120 pilots

In line with the gradual recovery of the aviation market, airBaltic announces that it has started recruitment of a total of 120 additional pilots, including graduates of the airBaltic Pilot Academy. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “While we continue to employ our airBaltic Pilot Academy graduates and rehire former employees, this time our...

airBaltic participates in Airbus A220 tour around Asia-Pacific region

airBaltic participates in an aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ demonstration tour around the Asia-Pacific region showcasing its latest A220-300 aircraft. During the tour, airBaltic’s A220-300 will visit a total of four destinations in the region. The first three stops of the tour were Sydney, Australia, Singapore and Hanoi, Vietnam. The aircraft will t...