Future Flying: airBaltic CEO On Starlink, Airbus A220 & Being A Disruptor

Join us for the first Future Flying session of 2023 where we are joined by Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic.


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Simple Flying is delighted to invite you to our first webinar session of 2023. Next Tuesday, we sit down with Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic, to discuss all the exciting developments this interesting airline has going on right now. Top of the list will be the airline's decision to provide onboard WiFi via the SpaceX Starlink constellation - the first in Europe to do so. Not only will airBaltic provide the fastest and most technologically advanced WiFi in the sky, but it will also be offering it to passengers completely free of charge and without any sign-up required.

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airBaltic has always liked to do things differently. As the world's first all-A220 airline, its strategy is clearly differentiated from its competitors, with passengers always guaranteed a seat on the crowd-pleasing aircraft no matter where they fly. It was the first airline in the world to accept cryptocurrency and has since delved into the world of NFTs, with the launch of its 'Planies' artworks last year.

While the rest of the industry works hard to achieve gender diversity within their organizations, airBaltic is leading the way. The operational benefits of operating a single-type fleet have provided a cushion against the rising cost of fuel, and despite its small size, airBaltic has demonstrated its dedication to embracing new and emerging technologies at every step of its development. The partnership with SpaceX is a natural progression of its predilection for the newest and best options out there.