LOT Polish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines is one of the oldest continually operating airlines in Europe, and indeed the whole world. Based out of Warsaw’s Chopin Airport, Poland’s flag carrier flies various aircraft to both European and intercontinental destinations. The airline, which became a member of the Star Alliance in October 2003, also has bases in Katowice and Kraków. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
LOT Polish Airlines
- IATA/ICAO Code
- LO/LOT
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Year Founded
- 1928
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- CEO
- Rafal Milczarski
- Country
- Poland
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The airline said being in the alliance ensures passengers receive high-quality service and maximum comfort.
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LOT Polish Airlines Wants To Grow Its Fleet 50% By 2028
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History: The 4 Most Daring Emergency Landings Of All Time
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The carrier performed strongly in the past year.
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The market had over 30,000 passengers in 2019.
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European Airlines Halved Flight Cancellations Last Month
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60 Weeky Flights: Inside LOT Polish Airlines’ Record North America Network
It has nine non-stop routes.
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The two aircraft were spotted in close proximity to each other earlier today in Warsaw.
The Original Operator: Which Embraer E-Jets Does LOT Polish Airlines Fly Today?
LOT Polish Airlines received its first Embraer E170 in March 2004.
LOT Polish Airlines Apologizes After $5 Million Violin Fiasco
The airline promises to ring in the changes for future musicians.
Smartwings & LOT Polish Airlines Lose Boeing 737 MAX Compensation Lawsuit
The airlines had argued that the type's grounding had led to losses of earnings.
LOT Polish Tells Musician To Check $5 Million Stradivarius Violin
The instrument is the only one of its kind in Poland and is over 337 years old.