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Editorial
During the first six months of 2006, airBaltic transported a total of 634 000 passengers, which is 44% more than last year. We have experienced high growth on our existing routes, but have also increased our passenger numbers, because of new routes opened in spring. Of course, we are still a small regional airline, but the growth over the last three years has been quite amazing. During the first six months of 2003, airBaltic only transported 150 000 passengers, an increase of over 400% in only three years.
airBaltic brings Kaliningrad to Europe
On 2 July airBaltic opened direct flights from Riga to the Russian exclave and new business hub of Kaliningrad. This is the ninth new route opened by the Latvian airline this summer, and further strengthens airBaltic's coverage of major business destinations in the eastern Baltic.
Istanbul: make your summer last
Istanbul, the gateway from Europe to Asia, is one of Europe's hottest destinations for autumn tourism. Home to two of history's greatest empires, with traditions stretching back over 2000 years, the city enjoys the warmth of the Mediterranean and is cooled by the wind from the Black Sea.
Go East, go West
airBaltic is proud of the number of partner airlines with which it cooperates, allowing it to offer the widest possible selection of destinations through airBaltic direct flights and partner airlines' connecting flights.
Now online: Flight, Transfer, Hotel
Travel and exploration have not lost their capacity to thrill in the age of the internet. But, just as in the days of Columbus, the most successful expeditions are the ones which are best prepared. To help you plan your next trip, airBaltic has upgraded the online services available at its website, airbaltic.com.
Corporate Customer Programme
airBaltic invites companies which guarantee to purchase a set minimum volume of tickets per year on the airBaltic flight network to join the Corporate Customer Programme.
Ring the bell ! - the new airBaltic phone card
Starting in August, airBaltic offers its customers the use of a prepaid phone card for roaming and international calls, with prices starting just from 5 Latvian centimes per minute.
Riga: hub of the Baltics, hub of the world?
Riga airport has enjoyed phenomenal passenger growth since Latvia joined the EU in May 2004, overtaking both Tallinn and Vilnius in numbers o f passengers handled. Baltic Outlook met with former transport minister Ainars Slesers to discuss the airport's history and future.
St. Petersburg - fit for an emperor
The capital and showcase of imperial Russia for over 200 years, St Petersburg is the jewel in the country's crown.
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