Who operates LOT airlines?

Currently, the airline is wholly owned by Polish Aviation Group (Polish: Polska Grupa Lotnicza S. A.), a Polish state-owned holding company. LOT was intended to be privatised in 2011.



LOT Polish Airlines is the national flag carrier of Poland and is primarily operated and owned by the Polish Aviation Group (Polska Grupa Lotnicza - PGL). PGL is a 100% state-owned holding company, which means the airline is effectively under the control of the Polish government. Headquartered at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), LOT is a prominent member of the Star Alliance, allowing it to code-share and cooperate with major partners like Lufthansa, United, and ANA. In 2026, LOT continues to operate a modern fleet, predominantly utilizing the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for its long-haul flagship routes to North America and Asia. While it remains a government-backed enterprise, the airline operates on a commercial basis and recently unveiled a "2024–2028 Strategy" aimed at expanding its fleet to over 100 aircraft. For travelers, this means LOT offers a full-service experience that bridges the gap between the major Western European carriers and the growing aviation markets of Central and Eastern Europe, maintaining a strong focus on connecting its Warsaw hub to the rest of the world.

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Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.1/10.

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LOT Polish Airlines is Certified as a 3-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.

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Regardless of the travel class or the fare purchased, you can always take one carry-on baggage up to 8 kg with dimensions not exceeding 55 cm of height, 40 cm of width and 23 cm of depth.

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LOT Polish Airlines flies with multiple types of commercial aircraft, but most passengers will fly on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner or a De Havilland Canada Dash 8 when they take to the skies with LOT. LOT Polish Airlines are considered to have an excellent safety record and have not had serious incidents in over 25 years.

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The main differences between Premium Economy vs Economy If you're booking a Premium Economy seat you can expect it to be wider than those in Economy, with more space to recline. There's also around five to seven inches more legroom compared to a standard seat.

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Low-cost carriers (LCC) cut many corners, but they generally do not skimp on safety: having a single accident can easily bankrupt an airline. That said, it's a big world out there and not all LCCs are the same.

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As expected, most of the major airlines have all achieved seven out of seven stars. Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin are all on the list. But what's interesting is the number of smaller airlines who have a seven-star ranking. Jetstar, AirAsiaX and EasyJet all made the 7-star list.

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The World Airline Star Rating was introduced by Skytrax in 1999 and is a premier evaluation system grading airlines on quality. The exclusivity of the 5-Star Airline Rating is underlined by the fact that there are just ten 5-Star Airlines that are currently awarded with this coveted quality distinction.

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Safety. Swiss International Air Lines has implemented robust safety management systems, encompassing comprehensive pilot training programs, thorough aircraft maintenance protocols, and advanced safety technologies to be the safest airline. According to Airline Ratings, it deserves a 7/7 mark in regards to safety.

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This allowance can be spread over suitcases of up to 115 centimetres, one smaller suitcase and a garment bag, or two smaller bags on domestic flights. And with a little prior planning – and the right info – 10 kilograms is plenty of room for everything you need..

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Cough up and pay the excess Depending on how many kilos over your suitcase is, you might have a few extra kilos spare where you can pay a fee to let your suitcase go through. Sometimes just being ready to hand over your credit card without protest will make ground crew waive the fee.

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