AirBaltic appears for the first time in the ranking of the world's safest airlines. According to data compiled by Airline Rankings, Air Baltic is one of the 50 safest airlines in the world. Airline Rankings is a global unit that examines all airline news, passenger reviews, and safety ratings.

Airline Ratings CEO Sharon Petersen explained why the airline deserves the rating:
“For the past two years, the accident rate per flight has been very low, and the serious accident rate is equal to zero. airBaltic also operates safely even in difficult winter conditions, where heavy snowfall is often taken into account. ”
airBaltic received a safety rating of 7 out of 7 stars. Airline rankings are based on strict criteria. This includes fleet age and size, pilot expertise and training, accident rates, and more. Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic, commented on this achievement:
“Safety continues to be a top priority for AirBaltic. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience for our air crew and passengers. Global recognition confirms our commitment to excellence and we would like to thank the Airline Ratings team for featuring Air Baltic on the 2025 list of the world's safest airlines I am.”
The airline also has good reviews elsewhere. airBaltic has a rating of 7.4/10. flight reportOut of 110 reviews. This rating has increased over the past 12 months, indicating that customers are satisfied. Passengers appreciate the low fares, on-board sales and entertainment. The review added that the flight attendants were well taken care of during the flight.

AirBaltic Overview
It operates over 130 routes and offers various connections to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Caucasus region. The airline operates from its main hub in Riga, but also from bases in Tallinn, Vilnius and Tampere. In 2023, Air Baltic introduces a new seasonal base in Las Palmas.
The airline's fleet currently consists of 49 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with an average age of just four and a half years.The selection of this aircraft is consistent with passenger reviews. AirBaltic says the A220-300 offers wide, comfortable seats, “enhancing overall performance and convenience for passengers and staff.”Looking to the future, AirBaltic aims to operate 100 Airbus A220-300 aircraft by 2030. We may have to keep an eye on the future of airBaltic.
A bright future for Air Baltic
A perfect safety rating is not the only milestone AirBaltic achieved this month. Recently, airBaltic has strengthened its training infrastructure with the introduction of another Airbus A220 flight simulator at its training center in Riga. The increase will support the growing demand for pilots as airlines expand their fleets.
airBaltic also announced a new pre-IPO strategic investor, albeit in a confidential manner. Nevertheless, negotiations are said to be at an “advanced stage”. Nevertheless, it looks like travelers could get even more from Air Baltic in 2025.
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