Reading into the last posts here, phrases like "incredible experience" and "not unprofessional" stand out.
I agree, that most of the airBaltic pilots, whom I've flown with, perform up to well established (JAR/EASA aka western) safety norms. There are, however, some REALLY rotten apples in the jar, as I'm sure the company Flight Safety Newsletters might reveal, had one access to such information
This is no news, such pilots can be found in all companies...the difference is, that where other companies root these elements out, in BT they just kiss the Chief Pilot's behind...and the peace within the ranks is restored.
At least until the next time...