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AirBaltic seeks creditor protection in US under bankruptcy law

Expresso14 September 2026 at 12:26

The Latvian airline airBaltic has filed for creditor protection in the United States under US bankruptcy law, initiating a judicial recovery process under Chapter 11 of US legislation. This decision comes in a context of financial difficulties faced by the company.

AirBaltic has assured that its operations will continue normally throughout the legal process, with no expected impact on passengers. The company has 350 million euros in financing to support the restructuring process.

The filing for creditor protection in the US allows the airline to negotiate its debts with legal protection, avoiding individual creditor actions during the restructuring period. This is a common measure used by international companies to reorganize their finances.

Why this matters

AirBaltic is one of the main airlines in the Baltic countries and operates routes to several European destinations, including Portugal, so this process may affect passengers who have booked trips or loyalty programs with the carrier. The restructuring comes in a difficult context for the European aviation sector, which faces significant economic pressures and operational challenges.

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