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Aviation in Poland is dominated by the majority government-owned LOT Polish Airlines which operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to domestic locations and international routes throughout Europe, the Middle East and North America. LOT operated an LCC, Centralwings, which was shutdown due to the highly competitive nature of the Polish low cost market with entrants Wizz Air and Ryanair offering cheaper services from a lower cost base. The main international gateway into Poland is the Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport.

The Polish Civil Aviation Office is responsible for regulatory matters regarding aviation in Poland and the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency is responsible for ATC.

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LOT Polish Airlines continues Asian growth with Beijing as 787s eyed for further expansion

17-Jan-12 6:24 PM

LOT Polish Airlines is progressing with its new “east meets west” network strategy in 2012 as it prepares to launch service to Beijing, its second Asian destination, in June. Another milestone for LOT will be reached in 4Q2012, when the carrier is slated to become the first European operator of the Boeing 787. Privatisation is also a possibility for LOT in 2012 although given current market conditions this is looking increasingly unlikely.

A new airport for southern Poland?

16-Dec-11 1:47 PM

While Warsaw, the capital, is Poland’s largest city with close to two million inhabitants, there is a huge population base of some four million in, between and around the cities of Krakow and Katowice in southern Poland, with twice as many in the surrounding region. In light of both airports experiencing problems, and the military conversion at Modlin Airport near Warsaw scheduled to open in 2012, a question that has been asked before is back in fashion: should there be a new airport in southern Poland too?

LOT narrows losses as Ryanair takes another step east

21-Oct-11 5:28 PM

LOT – Polish Airlines narrowed its year-to-date losses (nine months to 30-Sep-2011) amid difficult trading conditions this year. The improved performance is part of the carrier’s plans to improve its financial position ahead of privatisation, which is now expected in 1H2012.

While LOT has been hard at work on its restructure, LCCs have been eyeing the Polish market. Wizz Air and Ryanair, the second and third-largest airlines in Poland behind the national carrier, have been making moves to take a larger slice of the market. Ryanair recently stepped up its campaign, announcing plans to launch its first Polish base in Wroclaw, which, along with Wizz Air’s presence could threaten LOT’s new strategy.

Air Malta troubles worsen as unions flex muscle and LCCs grow

8-Jul-11 3:42 PM

Air Malta’s troubles have become more acute as the struggling carrier’s unions increase their opposition to large-scale redundancies. Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has stated the present situation is increasingly worrying, particularly in light of the EUR77 million the government has poured into the airline since Jun-2011.

LOT pursues new 'east meets west' strategy ahead of 1H2012 privatisation

14-Jun-11 4:15 PM

LOT Polish Airlines is accelerating its restructuring as part of an attempt to improve its financial position ahead of privatisation, which is now expected in 1H2012. The next phase of LOT’s restructuring will see the carrier increase its focus on connections, using its Warsaw hub to bridge the east and west, and improve its product, including a new premium economy offering.

The future of LOT Polish Airlines

7-Jun-11 5:04 PM

In CAPA's ongoing series about the airlines of Eastern Europe, we next turn to LOT Polish Airlines. Like Malev, the Polish national carrier’s focus for much of its history was directed by the Soviet affiliated regime that remained in power until the 1990s. That meant state control over all aspects of operation and control; Russian built fleets, little concern focus on efficiency or cost control and a home market that was far from being open to the global community.

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