airBaltic has debuted in the world’s safest airline rankings. Data compiled by Airline Rankings indicates that airBaltic is one of the 50 safest airlines globally. Airline Rankings is a worldwide unit that looks at all airline news, passenger reviews, and safety evaluations.
Sharon Petersen, CEO of Airline Ratings, explained why the airline deserved the rating:
“Their incident rate per flight has been extremely low over the past two years and serious incident rate equals zero. airBaltic also operates safely in difficult conditions over the winter months, where heavy snowfall is often a factor to be considered.”
airBaltic achieved 7 out of 7 stars on its safety rating. Airline Rankings base themselves on strict criteria. This includes fleet age and size, pilot expertise and training, incident rates, and more. Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic, spoke about the achievement:
“Safety is and always will remain our top priority at airBaltic. Our dedicated teams work tirelessly to ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience for our flight crew and passengers. Being recognized on such a global scale underscores our commitment to excellence, and we are grateful to the Airline Ratings team for featuring airBaltic in their 2025 list of the world’s safest airlines.”
The airline has also received great reviews elsewhere. airBaltic is rated 7.4/10 on Flight-Report, out of 110 reviews. This rating has increased in the last 12 months, indicating satisfied customers. Passengers value the low fares, on-board sales and entertainment. The reviews added that the cabin crew is looked after on their flights.
A look at airBaltic
They operate more than 130 routes, offering various connections to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caucasus region. The airline flies from its main hub in Riga but also from bases such as Tallinn, Vilnius, and Tampere. In 2023, airBaltic introduced a new seasonal base in Las Palmas.
Currently, their fleet consists of 49 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and its average age is only 4 and a half years.This choice of aircraft fits with their passenger reviews. airBaltic says the A220-300 offers wider, comfortable seats, and delivers a “better overall performance and convenience for passengers and staff”.airBaltic looks to the future, aiming to operate a fleet of 100 Airbus A220-300s by 2030. The future of airBaltic may need to stay on your radar!
A bright future for airBaltic
The perfect safety rating isn’t the only milestone airBaltic has achieved this month. Recently, airBaltic enhanced its training infrastructure with another Airbus A220 flight simulator at its training centre in Riga. The addition will assist the growing demand for pilots as the airline increases its fleet.
airBaltic also announced a new pre-IPO strategic investor, although their confidentiality has remained. Despite that, talks are said to be at an ‘advanced stage’. Nonetheless, it seems that travellers may hear much more from airBaltic in 2025.
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