Monday, August 5, 2024 Celebrate the Baltic Way’s 35th anniversary with airBaltic ‘s contest to name its fleet after Baltic cities. Vote online daily from August 5-22. In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Baltic Way this August, Latvian national airline airBaltic is hosting a special voting contest to name its Airbus A220-300 fleet after cities from Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.
A total of 48 aircraft will be named, with 16 representing each Baltic country. Online voting will be open from August 5 to August 22. Martin Gauss , CEO and President of airBaltic: “The 35 th anniversary of the Baltic Way is a momentous occasion that celebrates unity and shared history across the Baltic States.
By naming our aircraft after cities in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, we not only honor this remarkable event but also strengthen the connection among our nations. It is a privilege to have our fleet carry the names of Baltic cities worldwide, showcasing our unity and pride.” It’s important to note that even the aircraft currently bearing the names of Latvian cities since 2018 will be renamed.
The contest is open to everyone, regardless of nationality, citizenship, or place of residence, and voting can be done once a day. Participants can vote for any city with official city status located in Latvia, Estonia, or Lithuania. The names of the top 48 cities will be revealed on August 23.
The Baltic Way was a peaceful demonstration held on August 23, 1989, where approximately two million people joined hands to form a 600 km long human chain across the Baltic countries, symbolizing their united stand for freedom from the Soviet Union. airBaltic serves more than 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and seasonally from Gran Canaria, offering connections to a diverse array of destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region..
