airBaltic and Air Canada have strengthened their strategic partnership through an expanded codeshare agreement, enhancing connectivity between North America and the Baltic region. The collaboration builds on their existing partnership and introduces new routes and seamless travel options for passengers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Extensive codeshare network details
This codeshare partnership allows 
Air Canada to provide its passengers with enhanced access to airBaltic‘s network in the Baltic region. Travelers booking through either airline can now enjoy the convenience of a single ticket that incorporates both carriers, making connections through Riga much easier.
Routes operated by Air Canada with airBaltic:
- Montreal – Amsterdam
- Montreal – Copenhagen
- Toronto – Amsterdam
- Toronto – Copenhagen
- Toronto – Stockholm Arlanda
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Routes operated by airBaltic with Air Canada:
- Riga – Amsterdam
- Riga – Copenhagen
- Riga – Frankfurt
- Riga – Munich
- Riga – Stockholm Arlanda
- Tallinn – Amsterdam
- Tallinn – Brussels
- Tallinn – Copenhagen
- Tallinn – Munich
- Vilnius – Amsterdam
These routes significantly improve travel logistics for those navigating complex itineraries.
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New Direct Route: Riga to Rzeszow
A pivotal development in this partnership is airBaltic, Latvia’s flag carrier, launching direct flights from Riga, Latvia, to Rzeszów, Poland, starting November 8. This new service is essential for Ukrainians seeking to travel amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Since the suspension of commercial air services to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022, this route has served as a crucial link for those needing air travel.
The Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (RZE), located approximately 440 miles from the Ukrainian border, will facilitate access for travelers from Ukraine. AirBaltic noted that Ukrainians can conveniently reach RZE via bus and train services from cities like Kyiv and Lviv.
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The airline said in a statement: “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.”
This new air link represents a significant advancement in regional transportation infrastructure, particularly for Ukrainian travelers seeking international connections. The service bridges a crucial gap in commercial aviation and integrates seamlessly with existing ground transportation networks, facilitating access to European and North American destinations through the Air Canada partnership.
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The Riga-Rzeszów service will use airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 aircraft, demonstrating the airline’s commitment to efficient and sustainable operations. With a flight time of approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, passengers gain access to airBaltic’s network of 130 routes, opening numerous travel possibilities across Europe and beyond.
As of May 2020, airBaltic’s fleet consists of a single kind of aircraft, the Airbus A220-300, with 148 seats. The airline now operates 48 A220-300s with an average fleet age of 4.2 years, making it one of Europe’s youngest fleets. In November 2023, the company announced a firm purchase agreement for 30 more Airbus A220-300 aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 20 aircraft of the same type. By 2030, airBaltic expects to operate a fleet of 100 A220-300s.
