airBaltic recorded a load factor of 83.9% in August 2026, a decrease of 2.3 percentage points compared to August 2025, primarily due to increased capacity compared to the same period last year.
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“The load factor stood at 83.9%, a decrease of 2.3 percentage points compared with August 2025, primarily due to increased capacity compared with the same period last year.”
— airBaltic team
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airBaltic
✈️ The leading airline in the Baltics, flying to 80+ destinations with Starlink Wi-Fi on more than half our fleet.
- Industry
- Airlines and Aviation
- Location
- Marupes district,, LV
- Company size
- 1,832 employees
airBaltic is the leading airline in the Baltic States, with its main hub in Riga and a network of more than 80 destinations across Europe. The airline provides essential connectivity that supports tourism, business activity, and economic development throughout the region. Founded in 1995, airBaltic now operates one of Europe’s youngest fleets, consisting exclusively of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. airBaltic is also among the first European airlines to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on board! airBaltic has earned international recognition for its safety, service quality, and customer experience. The airline has been named among the world’s safest airlines by Airline Ratings and has received multiple awards from APEX and Skytrax, including the Five Star Major Airline Award, Best Employer in the Transport and Logistics Sector in Latvia and Best Inflight Wi-Fi in Europe. Behind the airline’s continued growth is a team of more than 3,000 professionals dedicated to connecting people, businesses, and communities across the Baltics and Europe.
Founded 1995