Thomas Ramdahl, SVP Network Management at airBaltic: “We are dedicated to continuing our growth in Vilnius and strengthening our position as the connectivity backbone for Lithuania. The new destinations to Dusseldorf and Oslo Torp will cater to a variety customers’ travel options, including city-break getaways, nature exploration, and business trips. Additionally, we recently announced plans to launch seven new destinations from Vilnius for the upcoming summer season – the highest number of new routes we have ever introduced in a single season from Lithuanian capital.”
“We are grateful to our passengers for choosing airBaltic and Lithuanian Airports for their cooperation in making this expansion possible,” Ramdahl added.
Tomas Zitikis, Head of Route Development Department at Lithuanian Airports: “Dusseldorf is one of Germany’s most important economic centres, so a direct link between Vilnius and this city will significantly contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two countries. This route will not only provide more opportunities for passengers, but is also in line with our strategic objective to develop connections with Germany. We are delighted to offer another quality connection, which is important for business and travelers alike.”
| Destination served | Flight frequency | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Vilnius–Oslo Torp (Norway) | Two weekly flights | October 28, 2024 |
| Vilnius–Dusseldorf (Germany) | Two weekly flights | October 31, 2024 |
*Lowest fare (one-way), including taxes, fees, and service charges, on airBaltic.com, subject to availability
During winter season 2024, airBaltic operates 14 direct routes from Vilnius to various European destinations and offers one-stop connections to more than 80 destinations across the Europe through its home base in Riga, Latvia. Furthermore, airBaltic has announced plans to launch seven new destinations for the upcoming summer season from Vilnius to Chisianu (Moldova), Ibiza (Spain), Prague (Czech Republic), Rhodes (Greece), Tirana (Albania), Tel Aviv (Israel), and Valencia (Spain).
Additionally, earlier this week airBaltic launched winter season 2024 from Riga to Hurghada (Egypt), Innsbruck (Austria), Madeira (Portugal), Rzeszow (Poland), and Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt).
airBaltic offers both Economy and Business Class on all its flights. Business Class passengers can enjoy a comprehensive full-service package,including priority check-in and boarding, a front-of-cabin seat with a free seat for added privacy, a gourmet meal, variety of beverages, and quicker disembarking upon arrival.
New Meal Pre-Order Concept
airBaltic also announced the launch of a new meal pre-order concept created to improve the in-flight dining experience in Economy Class. The new concept features an even more diverse range of meals and a brand new mix-and-match functionality, allowing passengers to customize up to ten meal and drink options (up to five meal and up to five drink options) to meet their individual preferences and dietary needs.
Customers can now customize their order with by selecting up to ten different meal and drink items, whether it is just a drink and a snack, or a full-course meal. This innovation provides a diverse and personalized in-flight dining experience onboard airBaltic’s flights like never before.
Additionally, the new pre-order concept includes a variety of meal options that have not previously been on airBaltic’s menu, such as hot sushi, duck confit, ravioli with cup mushrooms, and more. Furthermore, it will continue to offer even wider range of options for vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs, ensuring that every passenger can find something that suits them.
Natalija Kuzmina, VP Customer Experience & Insights at airBaltic, says: “We are continuously enhancing the in-flight experience for our customers. Our popular Economy Class meal pre-order service has been upgraded to offer new meal options and the ability for customers to customize their orders as they wish. Whether passengers want just a snack or cake with coffee, or a full-course meal, they can enjoy the flexibility to create their ideal meal combination.”
“Furthermore, the new meal pre-order concept will significantly reduce waste, promote sustainability, and support a more environmentally friendly approach,” added Kuzmina.
The new meal pre-order concept for Economy Class is now available, and passengers can place their orders only during ticket purchase. Passengers who wish to add meals after purchasing their tickets will have access to the previous meal pre-order options. The new meal pre-order concept for existing bookings will be introduced next year, allowing passengers to add meals through the Manage My Booking section on the airBaltic website or during the check-in process. Furthermore, in Economy Class airBaltic will continue to keep its buy-on-board service.
The Business Class will continue to keep its existing inflight service – a gourmet meal perfectly paired with a curated selection of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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