LOT Polish Airlines reports high profits and record results in 2025

LOT Polish Airlines has reported record-breaking results for 2025, marking one of the strongest years in its history.

Passenger Growth
- Carried 11.7 million passengers in 2025 — a 9.4% increase year-on-year, the highest in the airline’s history.
- July alone saw 1.19 million passengers, setting a monthly record.

Financial Performance
- Revenue: PLN 10.22 billion
- Operating profit (EBIT): PLN 422 million
- Net profit: PLN 350 million
- Operating margin: over 4%
These figures rank among the highest financial results in the past decade.

Fleet Modernization
- Signed a landmark deal for 40 Airbus A220 aircraft (with options for 44 more), the largest fleet investment in LOT’s history.
- First A220s expected in 2027, consolidating the regional fleet around this model.
- Took delivery of 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8s in late 2025, with more arriving in 2026.
- Two new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners scheduled for delivery in 2026.

Network Expansion
- Launched 9 new routes in 2025, including Warsaw to Lisbon, Reykjavik, Marrakech, and Malta; Krakow to Paris-Orly; Radom to Barcelona.
- Announced 15 additional routes for 2026, strengthening regional connectivity from Krakow and Gdansk.

Recognition
- Awarded Four Skytrax Stars and named Best Airline in Eastern Europe at the 2025 World Airline Awards.
- Upgraded lounges, refreshed cabin interiors, and enhanced in-flight services.

Sustainability & Standards
- Earned the IATA Environmental Assessment certificate, confirming compliance with international environmental management standards.
- Achieved full set of IATA CEIV cargo certifications, including for live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and lithium batteries.

CEO Statement
Michał Fijoł, CEO, emphasized that LOT successfully combined dynamic growth with financial responsibility, laying a solid foundation for its 2024–2028 strategy and aiming to become the leading carrier in Central and Eastern Europe.

LOT’s performance in 2025 shows a balanced approach: expanding aggressively while maintaining profitability and sustainability.