Latvian airline airBaltic has been included in the ranking of the world’s safest airlines for the first time. This prestigious list is compiled by Airline Ratings, a global authority on airline news, safety, and passenger reviews. airBaltic is now among the 50 safest airlines worldwide.
Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic, shared his pride: “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.”
Sharon Petersen, CEO of Airline Ratings, praised the airline: “airBaltic has a modern fleet of A220-300s comprising an average age of only 4.4 years. Their incident rate per flight has been extremely low over the past two years and the 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.”
The ranking evaluates airlines based on fleet age, incident rates, pilot training, and other safety criteria. airBaltic operates over 130 routes from cities like Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and seasonally from Gran Canaria. It connects travellers to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region.
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Founded in 1995, airBaltic is the leading airline in the Baltics. It operates one of Europe’s youngest fleets, consisting of 49 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The airline employs over 2,700 professionals and is majority-owned by the Latvian government, holding a 97.97% stake. www.airbaltic.com.
In recent years, airBaltic has received several prestigious awards, including the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. Other recognitions include the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Team Award in 2022, the APEX Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe in 2023, and the APEX Four Star Major Airline Award in 2024.
