Latvia

After more than three decades, Latvian airline SmartLynx is closing its commercial operations and thanks the crews, partners, and passengers who have accompanied it along the way

airBaltic’s Q3 2025 results show solid recovery, with higher ticket yields and growing ACMI operations balancing softer passenger demand

Flydubai launches a new route to Iasi, Romania, expanding its presence with 21 weekly flights to the Romanian market after announcing plans for increased frequencies in Lithuania and Latvia later this year

Aviation Limits in Eastern Europe

Latvia's airline adds new destination

Latvian airline returns to Israel this September with a record-breaking first half, increasing passenger numbers and profitability. Expected to exceed 5.2 million passengers and up to 800 million Euros in revenue by 2025

After suspending operations due to security concerns, the airline will resume a direct route between Latvia's capital and Tel Aviv on September 4, with two weekly flights initially - a step forward in Europe's aviation recovery to Israel

Starting September and December, the airline will launch direct routes from Northern Lithuania, Latvia, Romania, and Moldova to Dubai, becoming the first UAE airline to serve these cities

The capital of Latvia unveils "Riga Rise," a new attraction 65 meters high on the banks of the Daugava River as part of an urban renewal initiative. The new experience combines urban nature, cultural elements, and open landscape views, enhancing the skyline of the Latvian capital with a new draw for all seasons

Long time CEO of airBaltic, steps down with criticism: "The Latvian government showed distrust, and the board followed"