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airBaltic and Discover the World Announce New Partnership

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

airBaltic and Discover the World proudly announced a new partnership focusing on the United Kingdom and Ireland markets. This collaboration will enable airBaltic to strengthen its presence in these vital markets. The airline currently operates direct flights from London to both Riga and Tallinn, and from Dublin to Riga, with connections to over 70 destinations across Europe and beyond via its extensive network.

Discover the World, known for its dynamic and innovative sales approach, will focus on expanding airBaltic’s reach among key corporates, travel management companies (TMCs), leisure, and group partners.

Speaking on this milestone, Aiden Walsh, Head of Development – Global at Discover the World, expressed his enthusiasm, “I am delighted to announce this partnership and want to thank airBaltic for trusting us to deliver in these two important markets. We believe our alignment and award-winning, modern sales approach will help grow airBaltic’s awareness, sales, and yield. With their modern Airbus A220-300 product offering and innovations such as the new, complimentary, and high-speed Starlink onboard Wi-Fi, we are excited to get started.”

Toms Andersons, VP Sales at airBaltic: “We at airBaltic are pleased to partner with Discover the World. Their expertise and extensive resources position us well to strengthen the airBaltic brand in such important markets as the United Kingdom and Ireland. We look forward to a successful and long-lasting collaboration.”

 

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. Through a network of nearly 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, airBaltic connects the Baltics with over 70 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus.

Founded in 1995, today airBaltic operates one of Europe’s youngest fleets, consisting of 50 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs over 2 800 people. In February 2025, airBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights.

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 2023, APEX awarded the company the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe, and in 2024, airBaltic received the APEX Four Star Major Airline Award for its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience. The same year, the airline was awarded the PROS AI Innovator Award for leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations. In 2025, airBaltic made its debut in the global rankings compiled by Airline Ratings, which recognized it among the world’s 50 safest airlines and included it in the list of the world’s top airlines for 2025.

For more information on airBaltic, visit: https://www.airbaltic.com/ 

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