airBaltic posts record February passenger numbers despite lower load factor

airBaltic reported 312,200 passengers in February 2026, an 8% year-on-year increase and the highest February traffic in the airline’s history. The carrier operated 3,114 flights, up 6.8%, reflecting continued network expansion. However, the load factor declined slightly to 75.8% (-1.2 percentage points), mainly due to capacity growth outpacing demand during the low winter season. Key […]