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airBaltic network and financial developments

Overview

Latvian airline airBaltic has undergone recent shifts in its route network and financial outlook. In August 2026, the carrier canceled planned winter routes from Liège Airport to the Canary Islands, specifically Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The airline attributed this decision to insufficient passenger demand and financial pressures caused by rising fuel costs. airBaltic reported a net loss of 70.1 million euros in the first quarter, noting cumulative losses exceeding 620 million euros since 2009.

By September 2026, the airline announced its summer 2027 schedule for Lithuania, focusing on optimized connectivity. The plan includes eight direct routes from Vilnius to various European cities, such as Amsterdam, Paris, and Munich, as well as maintaining connections from Palanga to Amsterdam and Riga. Mantas Vrubliauskas, airBaltic’s Vice President of Network Management, stated that Lithuania remains a “vital part of the airline’s network” and that the schedule aims to strengthen connectivity for both business and leisure travelers.

Entities

Riga · AirBaltic · Tenerife · Gran Canaria · Liège Airport

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    airBaltic announces 2027 summer flight routes for Lithuania

    airBaltic has unveiled its 2027 summer flight plans for Lithuania, offering eight direct routes from Vilnius and continued service from Palanga to Riga and Amsterdam.

  2. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    airBaltic cancels Liège Airport to Canary Islands routes

    airBaltic has canceled scheduled winter flights from Liège Airport to the Canary Islands, citing low demand and financial pressure from rising fuel costs and significant quarterly losses.

Sources

businessoulu.com · crankyflier.com · flysmart24.no · lrytas.lt · newmobility.news · respublika.lt · upinthesky.nl