Baltic Outlook December 2018 | Page 150

NEWS / December Photos by iStock NEW FLIGHTS FROM TALLINN WELCOME ABOARD airBaltic Next year airBaltic will open several new direct flights from the Estonian capital. From June 1, new flights will begin operating between Tallinn and Malaga in southern Spain twice per week, with one-way tickets starting from EUR 79. On June 2, airBaltic will start flying between Tallinn and Copenhagen. The Danish capital will be reachable four times per week with one-way ticket prices starting from EUR 29. June 3 will see the opening of a flight route between Tallinn and Brussels operating three times per week. One-way ticket prices start from EUR 39. Together with the existing direct routes to Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Oslo, Paris, Riga, Stockholm, Vienna, and Vilnius, there will be a total of 12 direct flight connections served by airBaltic from the Estonian capital. Book tickets now on www.airbaltic.com to get the best ticket deals. Malaga, cityscape on the sea Lviv Church of Maria Gern with Watzmann, Bavaria Tel Aviv WARM DESTINATIONS FOR WINTER HOLIDAYS This winter it’s easy to escape the chilly weather with airBaltic flights to a variety of southern destinations. Abu Dhabi offers guaranteed sunshine and a warm sea any time of year. In addition, there’s plenty to do in this pearl of the United Arab Emirates: ambitious museums, thrilling amusement parks, exotic desert landscapes, and interesting local culture. airBaltic flights to Abu Dhabi operate four times per week until the end of April. One-way ticket prices start from EUR 139. In Tel Aviv, which is located on Israel’s Mediterranean coast, air temperatures stay close to 20°C all winter; although the beaches there close down in December, in the southern part of the country you can swim in the Red Sea all winter 148 / airBaltic.com long. airBaltic flies to Tel Aviv three times per week with one-way tickets starting from EUR 75. Cyprus is a great place to catch some rays of sun in winter – according to statistics, the island is the sunniest place in all of Europe. Fly to Larnaca on Saturdays throughout the whole winter, with one-way prices starting from EUR 99. Lisbon, Malaga, Barcelona, and Nice are also wonderful destinations for a winter city break. Temperatures seldom drop below 15°C, so you can sit in the outdoor cafés all year round. airBaltic flies to these cities in winter between two and four times per week starting from EUR 89 one way. Book your holiday flights on www.airbaltic.com to get the best prices. ORDER A MEAL FOR YOUR NEXT FLIGHT airBaltic is one of only a few airlines worldwide where you can pre-order freshly made à la carte meals to be delivered straight to your flight. When pre-ordering, you can choose from a much wider selection of meals than are available for purchase during a flight, including special children’s meals as well as vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. You also get more for your money. Starting from just EUR 9, you get a combo including a hot main course, dessert, and a drink. On board, you will be served before other passengers and can be sure that you will get exactly the kind of foods you prefer to eat. Pre-order your meal when booking your flight ticket or anytime later on the airBaltic website. NEW FLIGHTS FROM RIGA Starting March 31, airBaltic will open new flights between Riga and Stuttgart, which will be the airline’s sixth destination in Germany. Stuttgart is located in a beautiful, hilly landscape on the Neckar River in southern Germany. The city is famous for its automobile industry, with Daimler and Porsche headquartered there, but it offers much more as well: beautiful landscapes with vineyards, a pleasant city centre, and great shopping. On April 1, flights will start operating from Riga to Lviv, complementing the two already existing airBaltic connections in Ukraine to Kiev and Odessa. The culturally rich and elegant city is located in the western part of Ukraine and offers a charming historical centre and a park with the ruins of a 14 th -century hilltop castle and panoramic views. Flights to both new destinations will operate four times per week with one-way ticket prices from EUR 29 to Stuttgart and EUR 69 to Lviv. Book on www.airbaltic.com for the best deals. To get the best flight deals, look for prices with cherries on airbaltic.com! THE SLOPES ARE WAITING We know you’ve been waiting for months to get back on the slopes and shred that powder! Now it’s time to book your tickets to Europe’s most popular skiing destinations. airBaltic flies from Riga to Munich, Vienna, Milan, Geneva, Zurich, Verona, and Salzburg (the latter two starting on December 22), from where you can easily reach the classic skiing resorts in the Alps. One-way tickets start from EUR 59. Those looking for something more unconventional should visit the Gudauri skiing resort in the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia, with direct flights from Riga to Tbilisi starting at EUR 99 one way. A great value-for-money option is the High Tatra Mountains, with flights to Poprad in Slovakia starting on December 15 and available for as low as EUR 59 one way. Book your tickets on www.airbaltic.com and don’t forget to add skis or a snowboard to your booking for EUR 34.99. All flight prices mentioned in this magazine apply for one-way Basic tickets from Riga, Vilnius, or Tallinn that are booked in advance at www.airbaltic.com. Prices are subject to availability and not available for all flights or days. Special conditions apply. Prices can be changed unilaterally by airBaltic. Baltic Outlook / 2018 / 149