airBaltic Introduces Economy MINI – a New Fare

The Latvian airline airBaltic is introducing a new ticket fare, Economy MINI, an entry-level option for customers travelling with only a personal item. The new fare is available for purchase exclusively through the airline’s sales channels – website, app, and call center – starting May 6.

Economy MINI is designed for customers who prefer to travel light and need only the essentials for their journey. It includes one personal item of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm and offers a simple, streamlined entry-level option for short business trips, weekend getaways, and other journeys where additional baggage is not typically required. Customers travelling with Economy MINI pay only for what they need – additional services such as a cabin bag, checked baggage, or meals can be added at booking. With Economy MINIairBaltic brings its fare structure in line with a model now standard across European aviation.

Thomas Ramdahl, Chief Commercial Officer of airBaltic“With Economy MINI, airBaltic continues to develop its fare portfolio to reflect how customers travel today, introducing a straightforward entry-level fare that customers can flexibly tailor with additional services if needed. This new fare complements our existing fare structure and ensures every customer can choose the option that best fits their journey. Passengers travelling light benefit from a more accessible price point, while those who need more can add exactly what they require.”

airBaltic will continue to offer its existing five other ticket types that includes a cabin suitcase – three in Economy Class and two in Business Class – with Economy MINI becoming the sixth and lowest fare option. Economy MINI sits below the existing Economy BASIC fare and is available exclusively through airBaltic’s website, mobile app, and call center. The airline’s full fare structure is available on its website: https://www.airbaltic.com/en/airbaltic-ticket-types.

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.

About airBaltic:

airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is the leading airline in the Baltics and one of Europe’s fastest-growing carriers. As a hybrid airline, it leverages the upsides of both traditional network and low-cost carriers. Founded in 1995, today airBaltic operates one of Europe’s youngest fleets, consisting of 55 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs more than 3 000 people. In 2025, airBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights.

The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state, holding 88.37% of the voting rights, while Deutsche Lufthansa AG holds 10%, and the remaining 1.63% are held by other private shareholders.

airBaltic’s commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous prestigious awards, including being named the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. In 2025, airBaltic made its debut in the global rankings compiled by Airline Ratings, which recognized it among the world’s 50 safest and overall best airlines, as well as one of the leading global airlines in sustainability and among the most preferred airlines in Europe and the UK. The same year, APEX awarded the company the Five Star Major Airline Award for its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience and before that – the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe. In 2024, the airline was awarded the PROS AI Innovator Award for leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations.