Starting November 8, 2024, the Latvian national airline airBaltic will launch a new direct route connecting Riga with Rzeszów, Poland. Effective October 27th, airBaltic also concluded its ACMI-in (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations for the upcoming winter season.
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The new Riga-Rzeszów route will offer convenient onward connections from Riga to key destinations across Europe, making it the ideal travel solution especially for Ukrainian passengers traveling via Poland to the Baltic States and beyond. Travelers can book one-way flights from Riga on this new route starting from €34 for Economy Class.
With Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport being the closest Polish airport to the Ukrainian border, this new route provides Ukrainian travelers with a seamless and efficient way to access airBaltic’s extensive European network. Through a short, comfortable journey from Rzeszów to Riga, passengers can access popular destinations like Vilnius, Tallinn, Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and many more, facilitating both leisure and business travel across the region.
Termination of ACMI-in operations
The ACMI-in was a short-term wet-lease solution, introduced to meet the increased demand during the busy summer months and to address supply chain issues related to aircraft engine maintenance. Passengers can expect a consistent experience across all flights as airBaltic transitions back to exclusively operating its own Airbus A220-300 fleet for the winter season.
Martin Gauss, CEO and President of airBaltic: “Our adaptability this past summer allowed us to maintain all planned operations despite external challenges. Our first priority is always to deliver the best customer experience through focusing solely on our Airbus A220 300 fleet, while we have sufficient aircraft availability, and we’re committed to expanding and strengthening our fleet to support the growing demand for air travel from our passengers. I want to thank our passengers for their patience and understanding, as these temporary operations were part of our efforts to ensure reliable connectivity.”
Looking forward, airBaltic will soon welcome its 49th Airbus A220-300 aircraft, further expanding its fleet. The company’s long-term growth strategy aims to increase the fleet size to up to 100 aircraft by 2030, reinforcing its position as a leading carrier in the region.