airBaltic Named Among the World’s Safest Airlines for 2026 for Second Consecutive Year
The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that it has been named among the world’s top 50 safest airlines for the second year in a row by Airline Ratings, a global authority on airline news, passenger reviews, and safety evaluations. In its category, airBaltic improved its ranking, rising from 25th place in 2025 to 7th place in 2026.
Pauls Cālītis, Chief Operations Officer of airBaltic: “Safety is the foundation of every decision we make at airBaltic. This recognition by Airline Ratings reflects our safety culture, the professionalism of our teams, and our continued investment in training, modern aircraft, and operational discipline. Operating reliably in demanding winter conditions further demonstrate the robustness of our procedures. Being recognized among the world’s safest airlines for the second year in a row reflects our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and to earning our customers’ trust. We thank Airline Ratings for this recognition.”
Sharon Petersen, CEO of Airline Ratings: “airBaltic operates one of the youngest and most modern fleets in Europe, consisting of Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and has demonstrated consistently strong safety performance. Over the past three years, the airline has maintained an extremely low incident rate per flight, with no serious incidents recorded. Its safety reputation continues to strengthen year after year, reflecting the professionalism and dedication of its teams. This achievement is particularly notable given the demanding winter operating environment, where heavy snowfall is frequently a factor. We congratulate everyone at airBaltic on this accomplishment.”
The ranking by Airline Ratings is based on various criteria, including fleet age and size, pilot expertise and training, incident rates, and more. To view the complete list of featured airlines and to find out more about Airline Ratings, visit: https://www.airlineratings.com/.
In 2025, Airline Ratings also recognized airBaltic as a global leader in sustainability and as one of the most preferred airlines in Europe and the UK.
airBaltic is the largest airline in the Baltics, operating one of Europe’s youngest fleets with modern Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Committed to providing passengers with a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience, the airline is the first European carrier to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights. In addition, airBaltic offers both Economy and Business Class on all scheduled flights, allowing customers to choose the option that best suits their travel needs.
Over the past 30 years, airBaltic has evolved into a globally respected carrier. Now the airline is connecting the Baltic States to 80 destinations across Europe and beyond, providing essential infrastructure and global connectivity for the region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company’s homepage at www.airbaltic.com
