Headquartered in Riga, airBaltic operates from bases in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, and joined A4E as of October 21, following a summer of campaigns aimed at minimising the impact of air traffic control strikes, removing unreasonable taxes and lowering the cost of the EU’s airports.
A4E and its member airlines have also supported the international schemed by ICAO to address carbon emissions in the global aviation industry.
“We are excited to engage with Airlines for Europe - the most important and influential Brussels-based airline association - and its member airlines on their way to form a strong, joint group for all airlines in Europe,” said Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic. “Representing the Eastern European hemisphere, we will deliver new, important insights of smaller but fast growing markets within the European Union. I am convinced that this will be to the benefit of all European passengers.”
Thomas Reynaert, A4E’s Managing Director, said: “The European aviation market and its airlines are providing unprecedented mobility to citizens and businesses. Air transport is thus an enabler of economic activity and contributes significantly to economic growth and job creation.” He added that it is the responsibility of A4E and its members to ensure the importance of the sector is acknowledged in Brussels and the Member States.
