EditorialRiga has been successfully establishing itself as one of the major focus points in the Baltic. Its geographic position, lying right in the middle of a rapidly developing region, combined with other factors such as a well developed infrastructure, a fully westernized legislative framework, good living conditions, etc. makes it a natural place for doing business. Given its historical treasures it is also an exciting city for tourists. The Latvian countryside, is something many foreigners still have to discover.
airBaltic makes everyone a frequent flyer
This summer airBaltic has increased its flight frequency to many destinations. The biggest increase is on flights between the Baltic countries and within Latvia, contributing to a substantial development of the local transport system.
Hotels online
As you may have noticed, if you buy an airline ticket to Riga via airBaltic’s website, you can already book a hotel in Riga at a very attractive price. The excellent Islande Hotel was first to join the scheme but now we are delighted to announce that others are also joining, namely the Hotel Valdemars in Riga and the Holiday Inn and Europa City Hotel in Vilnius.
Linking Scandinavia with the East
The flight schedule that has evolved between Riga and many Scandinavian and Western European cities is very attractive with two or more flights a day not uncommon on some of the routes. Simultaneously, over the past few years airBaltic has developed a growing network in Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Put the two together and you get Riga as an ideal transfer point linking East and West.
City break in LegolandairBaltic is happy to offer the perfect family city break – a trip to the famous Legoland theme park. The flight from Riga to Billund, where Legoland is located, leaves on Thursday afternoons arriving back in Riga on Sunday evening, so the itinerary couldn’t be better.
No card needed with Hansa Lt
airBaltic has signed an agreement with Hansabank in Lithuania, so that Lithuanian customers holding a bank account in Hansa.lt can buy flight tickets and other products that are offered by airBaltic via the internet without needing to have a credit card.
Hit the road with EurolinesairBaltic and Eurolines Baltic - the company with the biggest bus network in the region – have signed a joint sales and marketing agreement, proving that it is possible for competitors to cooperate when it enhances what’s on offer to customers.
Shuttle bus service - now even betterThere is a very convenient airport shuttle bus in Riga that everybody can use in order to get from the city centre (the bus stop is at the landmark Reval Hotel Latvia) to Riga airport (where the bus stop is located right outside the arrival terminal, next to the taxi rank).
Choose your own seat with web check-in
The days of getting to the airport hours earlier than necessary in order to make sure you don’t get given a seat at the very last row are over! Thanks to airBaltic’s state-of-the-art online check-in system you can choose your exact seat from the comfort of your armchair at home, well in advance of your flight. A special screen shows you which seats are still available, from midday the day before your flight takes off, so jump the queues at check-in by printing off your own boarding pass ( just don’t forget to take it with you!).
EuroBonus - something for everyoneThis month we have a bumper crop of EuroBonus offers for you, starting with a 50% point discount on direct airBalticoperated flights. From June 16 to July 14 you can fly for half the normal number of points between Riga* and Odessa or Zurich for 25,000/15,000 points.
Watersports destinationsWith summer at its height, it's always tempting to take the plunge. With airBaltic's help, you can choose from a variety of Europe's top watersports destinations to keep fit and stay cool at the same time.
YALTA and the Crimean Corniche
A large part of Ukraine is flat farmland with harsh winters and mild summers, but head to the very south of the country and you’ll discover a different sort of place with soaring mountains, a semi-tropical climate, mile after mile of beaches and a decidedly Mediterranean lifestyle.
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