October 1 of that year was a double historic day for the airline. Their first plane, a SAAB 340[?], arrived at Riga, and that afternoon, the plane was making the first passenger flight for Air Baltic.
In 1996, the airline's first AVRO RJ70[?] was delivered to the airline, and it joined SAS Scadinavian's frequent flier club as a partner.
1997 saw the opening of a cargo department, and in 1998, the airline's first Fokker 50[?] plane was delivered.
In 1999, Air Baltic became a 'joint stock company', and all their SAAB 340s were replaced by Fokker 50s. By September, the airline had began operating under the European Aviation Operating Standards, or JAR ops.
Air Baltic welcomed the new millennium by introducing new uniforms on its workers, and opening a cargo center at Riga's airport. In 2001, the airline was recipient of various awards.
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