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Al Bawaba
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
flydubai strengthens presence in Europe with four new destinations
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, continues to grow its network with the launch of flights to four new destinations. This includes the start of flights to Chișinău and Iași from September 2025 in addition to Riga and Vilnius from December 2025, expanding the carrier's network in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 announcement makes flydubai the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights between Dubai and Iași International Airport (IAS) in Romania. The carrier first started operating to Romania in 2012 with the launch of flights to also marks the carrier's first entry into the Baltic region with a direct service to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia and Vilnius International Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, increasing the number of underserved markets on its network to more than 100 Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: 'the expansion of our network reflects our unwavering commitment to opening up underserved markets and stimulating free flows of trade and tourism, and we are pleased to see this happen with the launch of our latest destinations in Europe. Today, we have built a diverse network of more than 135 destinations, 75% of which are underserved routes from Dubai. With our new services to Eastern Europe and the Baltic region, we look forward to strengthening the UAE's trade and cultural links and supporting Dubai's position as an international aviation hub.'Commenting on the launch of flights, Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: 'Europe remains an important market for flydubai and we are excited to grow our network with the addition of Chișinău, Iași, Riga and Vilnius. These gateways into Eastern Europe and the Baltic region will enable more passengers to enjoy an enhanced travel experience with a convenient service to Dubai and further beyond on the flydubai network as well as the Emirates network through our codeshare partnership.'Situated on the river Bîc, Chișinău is considered one of the greenest cities in Europe. Famous for its historic white limestone buildings, unique architecture and sprawling natural parks, Moldova's capital is the ideal destination for those who want to travel off the beaten Romania's second-largest city, is a vibrant hub with a rich history. One of the oldest cities in the country, Iași features stunning historical sites and charming capital cities of these Baltic states, Riga in Latvia and Vilnius in Lithuania offer visitors the chance to discover their magnificent architecture and UNESCO World Heritage old details for the four destinationsFlights to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) and Iași International Airport (IAS) will operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB).Return Business Class fares from DXB to RMO start from AED 8,000 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 1, Business Class fares from DXB to IAS start from AED 8,000 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 1, to Vilnius International Airport (VNO) and Riga International Airport (RIX) will depart from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB).Return Business Class fares from DXB to VNO start from AED 7,500 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 2,200. Return Business Class fares from DXB to RIX start from AED 7,500 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 1,800.
Emirates 24/7
5 days ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
flydubai strengthens presence in Europe with four new destinations
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, continues to grow its network with the launch of flights to four new destinations. This includes the start of flights to Chișinău and Iași from September 2025 in addition to Riga and Vilnius from December 2025, expanding the carrier's network in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries. This announcement makes flydubai the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights between Dubai and Iași International Airport (IAS) in Romania. The carrier first started operating to Romania in 2012 with the launch of flights to Bucharest. This also marks the carrier's first entry into the Baltic region with a direct service to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia and Vilnius International Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, increasing the number of underserved markets on its network to more than 100 destinations. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said, 'The expansion of our network reflects our unwavering commitment to opening up underserved markets and stimulating free flows of trade and tourism, and we are pleased to see this happen with the launch of our latest destinations in Europe. Today, we have built a diverse network of more than 135 destinations, 75% of which are underserved routes from Dubai. With our new services to Eastern Europe and the Baltic region, we look forward to strengthening the UAE's trade and cultural links and supporting Dubai's position as an international aviation hub.' Commenting on the launch of flights, Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said, 'Europe remains an important market for flydubai and we are excited to grow our network with the addition of Chișinău, Iași, Riga and Vilnius. These gateways into Eastern Europe and the Baltic region will enable more passengers to enjoy an enhanced travel experience with a convenient service to Dubai and further beyond on the flydubai network as well as the Emirates network through our codeshare partnership.' Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Flydubai strengthens presence in Europe with four new destinations
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, continues to grow its network with the launch of flights to four new destinations. This includes the start of flights to Chișinău and Iași from September 2025 in addition to Riga and Vilnius from December 2025, expanding the carrier's network in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries. This announcement makes flydubai the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights between Dubai and Iași International Airport (IAS) in Romania. The carrier first started operating to Romania in 2012 with the launch of flights to Bucharest. This also marks the carrier's first entry into the Baltic region with a direct service to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia and Vilnius International Airport (VNO) in Lithuania, increasing the number of underserved markets on its network to more than 100 destinations. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said, 'The expansion of our network reflects our unwavering commitment to opening up underserved markets and stimulating free flows of trade and tourism, and we are pleased to see this happen with the launch of our latest destinations in Europe. Today, we have built a diverse network of more than 135 destinations, 75% of which are underserved routes from Dubai. With our new services to Eastern Europe and the Baltic region, we look forward to strengthening the UAE's trade and cultural links and supporting Dubai's position as an international aviation hub.' Commenting on the launch of flights, Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said, 'Europe remains an important market for flydubai and we are excited to grow our network with the addition of Chișinău, Iași, Riga and Vilnius. These gateways into Eastern Europe and the Baltic region will enable more passengers to enjoy an enhanced travel experience with a convenient service to Dubai and further beyond on the flydubai network as well as the Emirates network through our codeshare partnership.'
Travel Daily News
26-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
airBaltic launches new direct flights between Vilnius and Prague
Mantas Vrubliauskas, VP Network Management at airBaltic, said: 'For more than 20 years, Vilnius has been one of our bases, and we remain committed to strengthening connectivity from Lithuania. By expanding to more destinations, we aim to offer more convenient travel options for our passengers and continue growing our market share in the country. The launch of direct flights between Vilnius and Prague restores a long-unserved route, making travel significantly easier for the approximately 20 000 passengers annually who previously relied on connecting flights. This new service will support both leisure and business travel, while also contributing to inbound tourism and the broader economic development of Lithuania and the entire Baltic region.' This new route marks airBaltic's second connection to the Czech Republic, complementing the long-standing service between the airline's home base in Riga and Prague. During this summer season (from late March to late October), airBaltic will operate 16 direct routes from the Lithuanian capital to various destinations across Europe and beyond, while also continuing to offer direct flights from Palanga, Lithuania, to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Riga, Latvia. On flights between Vilnius and Prague, airBaltic will offer both Economy and Business Class. 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 perfectly paired with a curated selection of premium beverages, and quicker disembarking upon arrival. Throughout the flight, a dedicated Business Class cabin crew ensures exceptional service. The airBaltic fleet, one of the youngest in Europe, consists of a single aircraft type – Airbus A220-300. The airline currently operates 50 of such aircraft and aims to double in size. The aircraft offers an excellent flying experience, with benefits for passengers such as wider seats, larger windows, more hand luggage space in the cabin and improved lavatories, as well as better overall performance. Furthermore, the airline offers free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet, making it the first European airline to provide this service. The entire fleet is planned to be equipped with this service. In April 2025, airBaltic carried 410 138 passengers across all its bases, marking a 12% increase compared to April 2024. The airline operated 3 958 flights, a 5% year-on-year rise, while the load factor improved by 1.7 percentage points, reaching 77.8%. These results indicate that passenger demand for airBaltic's services continues to increase, alongside solid operational performance. In April 2025, airBaltic reached a flight regularity of 99.6%, reflecting the airline's strong operational reliability across its network. Looking back at earlier this year, in March 2025, airBaltic carried 378 228 passengers across all its bases – a 5% increase compared to the same period last year. The number of operated flights increased to 3 873, reflecting a 7% year-over-year growth. In the first quarter of 2025, airBaltic carried 994 987 passengers across all its bases, marking a 7.4% increase compared to the same period last year. These are the highest number of passengers the airline has ever recorded in the first three months of a year. Experiencing growing demand for its services, airBaltic will increase flight frequencies on 14 existing routes from the Baltics during this summer season (from late March to late October). The airline will also introduce new direct flights from Tallinn to Reykjavík (Iceland), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), and Tirana (Albania), as well as from Vilnius to Prague (the Czech Republic) and Tirana (Albania). Additionally, it will extend its seasonal service from Vilnius to Dusseldorf (Germany).
Bloomberg
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Merz Says Germany Will Defend Against ‘Any Threat' in Baltics
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his military is prepared to defend the Baltic region against 'any threat' as he arrived in Lithuania to mark the establishment of a battle tank brigade to bolster NATO's eastern flank. 'We are determined together with our allies to defend NATO territory against any, any threat,' Merz told reporters in Vilnius alongside Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda.
