Air Baltic adds Riga

Air Baltic adds Riga.


 Starting June 2nd 2021, Air Baltic will add a 4 weekly flight from Riga to Manchester, using a A220-300.

 BT671 RIX 1605 MAN 1655 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
BT672 MAN 1735 RIX 2210 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

 A220-300 used.

 Ryanair currently serves this city pair, and Air Baltic have served Manchester,ending their services in 2011.

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