# AirBaltic Files for Restructuring | Manchester News

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-09-17T16:58:33+00:00
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AirBaltic, Latvia’s national carrier and a key UK route provider from Gatwick, Manchester, and Aberdeen, has filed for Chapter eleven bankruptcy protection in New York to restructure its debts and secure future operations. Despite receiving a 30 million euro state loan, the airline faces mounting pressure from rising fuel costs and plans to slash its fleet from 54 to 36 aircraft by 2026 — potentially triggering workforce reductions as talks begin. The airline assures passengers all flights, bookings, and services remain unaffected while it seeks court approval for 350 million euros in emergency financing. Experts urge travelers not to cancel tickets preemptively, as EU and UK passenger rights still apply, and preserving booking protections like credit card chargebacks or holiday insurance remains critical. The restructuring is expected to wrap up by June 2025. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/airbaltic-manchester-airport-flights-bankruptcy-34629695 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8798d40df24c82a3 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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