Poland's national carrier connecting Europe and the world.
Founded
1929
Headquarters
Warsaw, Poland
Alliance
Star Alliance
LOT Polish Airlines is the flag carrier of Poland and one of the oldest airlines in the world, tracing its origins to 1929. Operating from its primary base at Warsaw Chopin Airport, LOT serves destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
The airline has modernized its fleet significantly in recent decades, becoming one of the early operators of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for transatlantic and long-haul routes. LOT is a member of the Star Alliance, connecting its passengers to a global network of partner carriers.
LOT has faced various financial challenges over the years, requiring government support at times, but has remained a key player in Central and Eastern European aviation. The airline is owned by the Polish state through the PLL LOT holding structure.
Hubs & network
LOT Polish Airlines operates primarily from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), with secondary bases at Krakow, Katowice, Wroclaw, and Gdansk airports.
Fleet
LOT operates a mix of Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul routes and Boeing 737 MAX and Embraer E-Jets for short- and medium-haul services.
Notable facts
- ›LOT is one of the world's oldest continuously operating airlines, founded in 1929.
- ›The airline was among the first in Europe to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
- ›LOT stands for 'Polskie Linie Lotnicze,' meaning Polish Air Lines.
- ›The carrier has expanded through acquisitions, including the purchase of Condor airline assets.
- ›LOT operates transatlantic routes to multiple North American cities including New York, Chicago, and Toronto.
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