LOT Polish Airlines wraps up 2025 – its record-breaking operational year

In 2025, Poland’s national carrier launched 9 new routes – to Lisbon, Thessaloniki, Reykjavik, Marrakech, Stavanger, Rovaniemi, Malta, Paris-Orly from Kraków and Barcelona from Radom.

Passenger Growth:
11.7 million passengers carried, up 9.4% compared to 2024.

Network Expansion:
9 new destinations launched, including Lisbon, Reykjavik, Marrakech, and Paris-Orly from Kraków.

Fleet Modernization:
- Orders placed for 55 new aircraft, with options for 44 more.
- Deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX-8 began, featuring refreshed interiors with USB-C ports and adjustable headrests.
- Two Boeing 787-8s scheduled for late 2026.
- Airbus A220 jets to become the backbone of the regional fleet.

Recognition:
Awarded Skytrax 4-star rating and named the region’s best airline at the Le Bourget Air Show.

Customer Experience:
Refurbished business lounges in Warsaw, aligned with the design trend from LOT’s Chicago lounge.

Looking Ahead to 2026
- 15 new routes planned, including long-haul services to San Francisco (May) and Bangkok (end of year).
- Expanded regional connectivity from Kraków and Gdańsk to major European cities.
- Continued rollout of modernized cabins and lounges to enhance passenger comfort.

LOT’s CEO Michał Fijoł emphasized that by the end of the decade, LOT will operate one of the youngest fleets in Europe, positioning the airline as a modern, financially stable, and socially responsible carrier.