airBaltic said on October 5 that its revised business plan could affect approximately 500 to 700 positions across Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. The estimate remains provisional and includes discussions with unions about reduced workloads for pilots and cabin crew, alongside organizational changes elsewhere in the company.
The airline expects its new organizational structure to be defined by mid-October. Chief executive Erno Hildén said no final decisions had been made about individual employees and pledged consultation in line with applicable requirements. The announcement concerns aligning staffing and costs with the carrier's future scale. It should not be read as confirmation that 700 employees have already been dismissed.
