The state aviation company of Latvia, AirBaltic, appeared relatively recently, in 1995. The main office of the company is located in the capital of the state. This organization specializes in freight and passenger transportation services.
Total in Latvia low-cost airline AirBaltic cooperates with three civil airports, but its main base is Riga International Airport. AirBaltic also controls the Estonian Lennarta Meri Airport in Tallinn and the Lithuanian Vilnius Airport.
In the summer of 1995, the shareholders of AirBaltic slowly but surely developed their aviation organization, launched the first passenger flights and gradually gained the trust of local citizens. From the first days of the airline's existence, the Latvian state owned 51 percent of the shares. One of the first aircraft on which AirBaltic carried passengers on a direct flight from Riga was the Saab 340. Already a year after this, the capacity of such aircraft turned out to be insufficient to meet the needs of the existing passenger traffic. Every year, the number of flights and destinations served by AirBaltic became more and more, so today it is the main air carrier of the country and occupies a leading position in the CIS countries.
The budget airline AirBaltic flies to more than sixty destinations around the world. The most popular among them are the following countries: Russia, Finland, Germany, Sweden and Norway. AirBaltic has also been cooperating with other aviation companies for many years. Among its codeshare partners there are more than twenty world airlines. Under the terms of such agreements, partner carriers sell tickets for each other's flights.
The diligent and responsible work of this airline's personnel allows it to guarantee its passengers safe flights and high quality service. One of the main advantages of this organization is the airline’s moderate pricing policy. Record low prices for air tickets are perhaps the key factor in the success and popularity of AirBaltic. This airline offers almost the lowest prices for flights within the European region, CIS countries and the Middle East.
AirBaltic airline – contacts.
Passengers can book or purchase airline tickets from AirBaltic in any way convenient for them. You can use the services of travel agencies, buy tickets at the airport ticket office, or make an order online. Today, official representative offices of AirBaltic operate in 33 countries around the world. More details about each of them can be found on the carrier’s official website. If you have any questions, you can always contact airline employees and official representatives. Below are the contact details of AirBaltic head office in Riga:
- Contact number: +371 670 060 06
- Fax +371 7 207 369
- Email [email protected]
AirBaltic airline also has an official representative office in the Russian Federation (Moscow):
- Contact phone numbers: +7 495 578 59 57 or +7 495 969 22 48
- Email [email protected]
It is worth noting that the Moscow office of the company does not have the right to sell air tickets for AirBaltic flights, but there you can get specialist advice on any issues related to air transportation.
AirBaltic aircraft fleet.
Today, the aviation fleet of the national Latvian company consists of about 25 aircraft. These include Boeing 737-300 and Boeing 737-500 passenger airliners, as well as the Bombardier Dash 8 G400. In the near future, it is planned to replenish the aircraft fleet with another 13 large Bombardier passenger aircraft. According to expert estimates, in 2013 the air carrier AirBaltic transported almost three million people. In 2014, this figure may increase.
Meals and service during the flight.
High-quality service and safe flights are guaranteed to all passengers without exception, but meals depend on the class of flight you plan to travel on. Each business class passenger can enjoy reading the latest press and fashion magazines, as well as have a hearty lunch. A full three-course meal awaits them if the flight lasts more than 1-2 hours. During short flights (less than an hour), such passengers are offered delicious snacks, desserts and a glass of wine.
In addition, in the airBalticShop you can buy cute accessories, perfumes or even a bouquet of flowers. For those who prefer to travel in economy class, there is a so-called pre-booking menu. The client can choose the most suitable in-flight meal for himself at the time of purchasing an air ticket or refuse it in order to save money.
There is also a special loyalty program called PINS on AirBaltic flights. If you often use the services of this airline, you can receive a certain bonus for each new flight, which will allow you to save a lot on flights in the future. People who, for health reasons or for any other reasons, need special nutrition, must notify the carrier in advance or select several dishes for themselves in a special preliminary menu.
AirBaltic hand luggage rules
At AirBaltic airline hand luggage size, or rather, its limitations are practically no different from international standards. If a passenger takes a laptop, camera, camera and briefcase into the cabin together or separately, all these items must be in one cabin baggage compartment. It is important that the weight limit is not exceeded, otherwise the passenger will be forced to pay a fine of 60 euros. If there are no additional spaces available, such hand luggage will have to be checked in for 40 euros.
AirBaltic baggage rules
The maximum weight of checked baggage that can be carried free of charge is 20 kilograms. For each additional piece of luggage above the norm you will have to pay extra. The cost of transporting luggage is 25 euros, if payment was made at the time of purchasing the ticket on the AirBaltic website. When tickets are purchased from travel agencies or directly from airport ticket offices, the cost of baggage increases to 35 euros per bag. And this is only in one direction. Passengers expecting to pay for their excess baggage at the check-in counter will be forced to spend 40 euros or 60 euros at the gate.
To avoid all such additional financial expenses, it is better not to exceed the existing norms for the weight and dimensions of carried luggage. If we are talking about auxiliary equipment that people with disabilities need, then, provided that safety rules are not violated, such items are allowed to be carried free of charge. Only business class passengers cannot pay for the transportation of sports equipment in the luggage compartment, while others are obliged to pay extra for exceeding the weight limit, as in the case mentioned earlier.
Transporting animals with Air Baltic
This company offers its passengers the opportunity to transport a wide variety of animals by plane, with the only exceptions being reptiles and rodents. It is important to notify the carrier about the need for such transportation in advance, several days before departure. Air Baltic Airlines transports animals both in the passenger cabin and in the luggage compartment. In one cage you can transport no more than two individuals that do not conflict with each other. You can book and pay for your trip at the company’s office, at the ticket office or online directly on the website. For detailed information please contact the following numbers:
- +371 67006006, international number
- 89001100, Lithuania (call cost about 0.6 euros per minute).
- +7 916 2221271, Sheremetyevo airport
Tariffs for such transportation
- In the passenger cabin – 60 euros per trip;
- In the luggage compartment – 100 euros per trip.
Search and book flights
You can find and buy air tickets using the search form or by going to the official website of the low-cost airline. The advantage of the search form is that it takes into account special offers from other airlines and ticket offices. Therefore, it may happen that buying a ticket on a low-cost airline’s website will be more expensive than through the search form. Be sure to try both options!
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On this page you can familiarize yourself with airBaltic's baggage transportation rules. Click on the section that interests you to view the information.
You can take hand luggage on board free of charge.
Passengers with Basic or Premium tickets:
They can carry 1 piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 8 kg (when traveling with Basic or Premium tickets).
In addition to hand luggage, each passenger can bring 1 personal item into the aircraft cabin, for example, a handbag, laptop bag, camera bag, umbrella (maximum size 30 x 40 x 10 cm).
The total weight of hand luggage and additional items cannot exceed 8 kg. The dimensions of hand luggage cannot exceed 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
If the weight of hand luggage exceeds 8 kg, you can buy additional weight up to 12 kg, the cost starts from 8.99 EUR.
Luggage must be placed under the seat in front or on the shelf above the seat.
Passengers with mobility impairments are allowed to bring additional devices (such as crutches) into the cabin if this does not contradict safety regulations.
Attention! Additional carry-on baggage or carry-on baggage that exceeds the boarding allowance will not be accepted or, if possible, will be placed in the hold for an additional fee of EUR 60.*
*The price is current at the time of publication of the article and may change.
Before the security check, you have the opportunity to contact the staff at the baggage drop-off point and check whether your luggage exceeds the permissible size and weight.
Passengers with a business class ticket (Business or PINS VIP members):
Can carry 2 pieces of hand luggage, as well as a personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm)
Checked baggage (checked baggage) is transported in a special baggage compartment. Each passenger can check in no more than 5 pieces of checked baggage. The size of checked baggage is 100 x 50 x 80 cm, weighing up to 20 kg. Baggage check-in is possible at the time of purchasing a ticket online or after that by calling +371 67284818 (recommended no later than 2 days before departure).
According to airBaltic airline rules, it is possible to purchase air tickets in 3 classes - Basic, Premium and Business. Each class of airline ticket has different rules for the carriage of checked baggage. Please keep in mind that Basic class tickets are offered by default. More about airBaltic ticket classes – .
Basic class passengers:
Checked luggage can be purchased for an additional fee. It is possible to buy luggage and see prices.
Premium class passengers:
No more than 1 piece of baggage with a total weight of up to 20 kg can be carried free of charge.
Business class passengers:
No more than 2 pieces of luggage with a total weight of up to 40 kg can be carried free of charge.
Passengers with infants are allowed to carry 1 piece of checked baggage up to 10 kg free of charge. One adult's baggage can be combined with an infant's baggage.
Baggage weighing more than 20 kg
The weight of one piece of luggage cannot exceed 32 kg. In cases where the weight of a piece of checked baggage exceeds the permitted 20 kg, a fee of 50 EUR will be charged at the airport. The fixed fee applies to one piece of baggage, and not to each kilogram. It can only be paid at the airport.
A flat fee applies for each piece of luggage that weighs between 21 kg and 32 kg. If checked baggage exceeds both weight and quantity limits, both fees apply.
Oversized luggage
Oversized luggage is considered to be a piece of luggage whose dimensions exceed 100x50x80 cm and weighs up to 20 kg. For information on the conditions for transporting large luggage and prices, see here.
In cases where the size of a piece of checked baggage exceeds 100*50*80, a fee for oversized baggage in the amount of 60 EUR will be charged. This flat fee applies to a piece of luggage that weighs up to 20 kg.
For large luggage weighing between 21 kg and 32 kg, a fee of 110 EUR per piece of luggage per direction applies. This fee includes a fee of 60 EUR for oversized luggage, as well as a fee of 50 EUR for luggage weighing more than 20 kg.
One piece of oversized baggage must not exceed 32 kg.
This airline connects the Baltic region with 70 destinations in Europe, the CIS and the Middle East. Before departure, it is advisable to go to the carrier’s official website and check in the “Reservation Management” section how much hand luggage Air Baltic allows passengers to carry into the aircraft cabin.
Dimensions for hand luggage on AirBaltic
On flights of this famous Baltic airline, every passenger (except infants) has the right to take on board the aircraft:
- 1 hand luggage (55x40x23 cm) + 1 personal item (no more than 30x40x10 cm) with Basic or Premium ticket;
- 2 hand luggage (55x40x23 cm each) + 1 personal item (no more than 30x40x10 cm) with Business ticket or card PINS VIP.
The total total weight of hand luggage and personal items on AitBaltic must not exceed 8 kg for travelers with Basic and Premium tickets.
What can you take on a plane?
In addition to the permitted piece of hand luggage on Air Baltic, each passenger can carry one of the following personal items in the cabin:
- Lady's bag
- computer bag
- Duty-free package
- camera bag
On Air Baltic, hand luggage must be placed under the seat in front of you or on the shelf above the passenger's seat.
Passengers with disabilities can carry additional devices in the aircraft cabin, provided that safety rules are not violated.
Excess (oversized) hand luggage
Air Baltic may refuse to carry excess (oversized) hand luggage during check-in. If there is space, it can be accepted for carriage in your luggage compartment for an additional fee (60 EUR).
If you are unsure about the weight or dimensions of your carry-on baggage, check with an employee at the baggage drop counter before going through security. If the employee decides that your bags or backpacks exceed the permitted limits, you will be asked to register and return them for a price of 50 EUR.
At the request of the airport representative, the passenger is obliged to place his belongings in the baggage measuring container located at the airport. The bag should fit easily and completely into the measuring container without pressing. Otherwise, the dimensions of hand luggage exceed the AirBaltic limits for items transported in the aircraft cabin and such items will have to be checked in for placement in the aircraft's luggage compartment for an additional fee.
Before sharing flights, one of which is operated by another airline, Air Baltic asks that you familiarize yourself with the weight and size restrictions of both airlines and follow the more stringent ones.
Can I take a guitar to the salon?
No, the dimensions of the guitar exceed the maximum dimensions allowed for hand luggage at AirBaltic (55x40x23 cm), so it cannot be transported in hand luggage in the cabin.
If you want to transport your guitar in the cabin, you need a special ticket, which can be purchased at AirBaltic ticket offices along with an adult ticket. A guitar with an air ticket purchased online will not be accepted on board.
Carrying liquids in hand luggage
The following restrictions apply to the amount of liquid:
- Liquids can only be transported in containers no larger than 100 ml.
- These containers must be delivered to the airport in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which itself must not exceed a capacity of 1 liter (approximately 20x20 cm). The contents of the package must fit comfortably and the package must be sealed.
- Each passenger can take only one such bag of liquids and submit it for inspection.
Liquids that cannot be placed in resealable bags must be packed in a return bag.
Liquids from Duty Free
You can take on board liquids purchased from Duty Free stores at any airport, subject to the following conditions:
- at the time of purchase, the seller must seal the liquid and purchase receipt in a special transparent bag with a red stripe
- the package must remain sealed until you arrive at your destination
For security checks at transit airports, your purchase will be removed from your carry-on luggage and scanned separately (as is the case with laptop computers).
Each passenger has the right to check in up to 5 pieces of luggage. Please note that luggage weights of passengers traveling together cannot be combined unless passengers are included in the same reservation.
What dimensions are allowed for hand luggage at Airbaltic?
On AirBaltic flights, each passenger (except passengers under 2 years of age) has the right to take on board:
- 1 hand luggage (55 x 40 x 20 cm) + 1 personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm) with a Basic or Premium ticket;
- 2 hand luggage (55 x 40 x 20 cm each) + 1 personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm) with a Business ticket or PINS VIP card.
The total weight of hand luggage and personal items must not exceed 8 kg for travelers with a Basic and Premium ticket.
Personal items include: hand bags, laptops, tax-free bags, camera bags, umbrellas.
How much does it cost to carry excess hand luggage?
At Airbaltic, excess hand luggage can be checked in at the baggage drop-off desk. In this case, the price will be 40 euros. Carrying excess/oversized hand luggage may be refused at the gate or, if space is available, it may be allowed in the cabin for 60 EUR.
What sizes of luggage can I carry for free?
Airbaltic baggage rules establish the maximum permissible weight of 1 item, which is 20 kg, and its maximum size is 100 x 50 x 80 cm. The total weight depends on the ticket class:
- BUSINESS – you are allowed to carry no more than 2 pieces of checked baggage free of charge with a total weight of up to 40 kg.
- PREMIUM – 1 piece of checked baggage with a total weight of up to 20 kg free of charge.
- BASIC – not provided, carriage is paid.
PINS members with VIP status can carry free of charge:
- with a Business ticket – 4 pieces of luggage (up to 80 kg);
- with a Premium ticket – 3 pieces of luggage (up to 60 kg);
PINS members with Executive status can carry free of charge:
- with a Business ticket – 3 pieces of luggage (up to 60 kg);
- with a Premium ticket – 2 pieces of luggage (up to 40 kg);
- with a Basic ticket – baggage transportation is not included in the price.
Infants can carry 1 piece of checked baggage up to 10 kg free of charge. One fully collapsible stroller, carrycot or car seat is carried free of charge, in addition to free checked baggage weighing no more than 10 kg.
How much does it cost to carry luggage?
At Airbaltic, the cost of baggage transportation in the Basic fare is set at the following level:
- 29.99 EUR per bag each way when purchasing the service simultaneously with air tickets on AirBaltic.com;
- 34.99 EUR per bag each way when paying for the service in the “Manage Reservation” section or during online check-in;
- 35 EUR per bag each way when purchasing the service through other sales channels (for example, at travel agencies or ticket offices);
- 40 EUR per bag each way when paying at the check-in counter at the airport;
- 60 EUR per bag each way at the gate if hand luggage exceeds the permitted dimensions and must be checked in as baggage.
When checking baggage at the airport, if the weight of any piece of checked baggage exceeds 20 kg, the passenger will be charged a fee of 50 EUR. This fee is charged per item, regardless of excess weight.
The maximum weight of one piece of checked baggage is 32 kg.
In the event that checked baggage exceeds both quantity and weight limits, both fees will be charged at the same time.
Carry-on baggage requirements vary depending on the type of ticket.
Hand luggage
So, if you are flying on Business Smart and Business Elite fares or are a member of the PINS VIP program and have VIP status, then you are allowed to carry 2 pieces of hand luggage on board. For passengers flying economy service class, only 1 piece of hand luggage is allowed.
However, the requirements for registration of such a piece of luggage are universal. The maximum weight should not exceed 8 kg, and the parameters should be 55x40x20. It is also worth noting that the passenger must place the appropriate luggage on the shelf above his seat or in a niche under the seat in front, and do this himself. However, infants are not allowed carry-on luggage. As for passengers with special physical needs, they can carry necessary equipment, such as a wheelchair or crutches, in the cabin free of charge, subject to safety regulations.
A camera, laptop and other additional items can be taken on board only as part of hand luggage; they are prohibited from being carried separately. If, upon boarding, it is discovered that hand luggage exceeds the required dimensions and/or weight, the passenger may be denied the right to fly. If the flight is not too busy and there is an extra seat in the cabin, it can be accepted with an additional payment of 60 euros. Therefore, it is better to make sure in advance that all required standards are met. If you are not sure about this, you can go to the delivery counter before going through security and have your luggage checked - if you find an excess at this stage, you will need to pay 40 euros.
Checked baggage
Just as with carry-on baggage, the requirements for checked baggage vary depending on the passenger class. For Business Smart and Business Elite tariff plans, you are allowed to carry a maximum of 3 pieces with a total weight of no more than 60 kg. In the case of Economy Class and its Economy Smart and Economy Elite fares, 1 piece weighing up to 20 kg is allowed. The Basic tariff does not include free transportation of checked baggage, so you need to pay extra for it. The surcharge ranges from 25 euros when booking air tickets and baggage at the same time to 40 euros when paying at the check-in counter.
Members of the PINS VIP program receive special bonuses. If they have VIP status, then in business class of both types they can carry 5 pieces of baggage free of charge, and in economy class of both types - 3 pieces. For Executive status holders, this allowance represents 4 and 2 pieces of baggage, respectively.
It is also necessary to remember that, according to the safety rules established by the airline, the weight of one bag cannot exceed 20 kg. Thus, if you want, for example, to carry a load weighing 23 kg, then you need to count on 2 pieces of luggage. The maximum number of bags that 1 passenger can carry is 5 units, that is, under no circumstances can you transport more than 100 kg of luggage in one flight.
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