airBaltic Announces Second Repatriation Flight from Dubai to Riga

Latvian airline airBaltic, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Latvia, has scheduled a second repatriation flight from Dubai to Riga to assist citizens and residents affected by the ongoing security situation in the Middle East airBaltic Press Release.

Application Process and Priority Passengers

Unlike the first repatriation flight, individuals seeking a seat on this flight must submit a separate application through a dedicated form: https://www.research.net/r/airbaltic_special_flight_lv?lang=lv. Eligible applicants include citizens of Latvia, non-citizens of Latvia, and family members of either. Priority will be given to families with young children, minors, and individuals with health or mobility impairments airBaltic Press Release.

completing the application does not guarantee a seat. Applicants meeting the criteria will be contacted individually with further instructions after their applications have been evaluated.

Important Reminders for Passengers

airBaltic strongly advises passengers not to travel to the airport until they have received individual confirmation of their inclusion on the passenger list and flight details. The airline emphasizes that the situation remains dynamic and unexpected changes to the flight schedule are possible, with timely notification provided to affected passengers airBaltic Press Release.

Flight Operations and Safety Considerations

As a European Union-registered airline, airBaltic’s flight operations are governed by the safety recommendations of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and airspace regulations. Flight schedules are also determined by security risk assessments, airport operational readiness, crew work and rest time restrictions, and insurance coverage airBaltic Newsroom.

The airline acknowledges the uncertainty caused by the current situation and is prepared to adjust flight schedules and operate additional flights when it is safe to do so. Further flight announcements will be made publicly airBaltic Newsroom.

Options for Existing Ticket Holders

Passengers with existing airBaltic tickets for flights to or from Dubai with a departure date up to March 31, 2026, who experienced cancellations on or before March 8, have several options: airBaltic Press Release.

• Request a full refund.
• Receive an airBaltic gift voucher for future travel.
• Rebook free of charge to a later airBaltic flight to or from Tel Aviv and Dubai, subject to ticket validity.
• Change the destination to another airBaltic route free of charge.

Passengers seeking to make changes to their reservations should contact the airBaltic Call Center at +371 67280422.

airBaltic states that the safety of passengers, crew, and flights remains its top priority. The airline continues to monitor the situation closely and collaborate with relevant authorities to resume passenger flights as soon as safety and operational conditions allow airBaltic Facebook, airBaltic X.