Latvian carrier Air Baltic has reinstated connectivity between Dublin and Riga with effect from 8th March operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays operated by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The route had been temporarily paused since 30th January.
The carrier is restoring Dublin to Vilnius (VNO) with effect from 29th March operating twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays operated by Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
The carrier took delivery of its 33rd Airbus A220-300 registered YL-ABG certified to carry 148 passengers, an increase of 3 passengers on existing A220-300 fleet. Air Baltic CEO Martin Gauss stated “This is the first airBaltic Airbus A220-300 aircraft which is certified to operate up to 148 seats. Until now we could use 145 seats on the aircraft, however, going forward also existing fleet will gradually be recertified for this additional capacity, which will further drive efficiency of our operations.”
airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) connects the Baltic region with over 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and CIS from its base in Riga, Tampere, Tallinn and Vilnius operating a fleet of 33 Airbus A220-300 aircraft with a further 7 due for delivery in 2022 as part of an order for 50 aircraft. airBaltic has received numerous international awards for excellence and innovative services.
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