The LOT Kafeteria 2018-23 (retired)
Jun 5, 2023, 3:09 pm
#2011
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: FB Plat, *A Gold
Posts: 369
I've started flying LO a lot more in the past 12 months, and I have to admit that I would rank them as probably the best continental airline in Europe at the moment, and especially so compared to LH Group.
- Best legroom & seat comfort on regional aircraft (I know hugolover will come after me for this one, but I've yet to end up on one of their E175s)
- Fastest posting times to partner FFPs
Unfortunately I had a few E175: I'm missing my EC seat on KL
They post flights quicker to TK (1-2h) than TK does with it's own flights.
Jun 6, 2023, 3:36 am
#2012
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,136
I've not been on LO in ages, unfortunately for me they are not price competitive. Even if I assing LO Eco Light same value proposition as LH/OS Eco Classic.
Jun 6, 2023, 7:05 am
#2013
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: M&M Senator
Posts: 318
Hmm - has anyone noticed this information as of today?
Jarosław Olechowski - who had been fired by the government operated TVP television, some months ago, has just been announced as the new spokesperson for the Polska Agencja Żeglugi Powietrznej - which is, of course, government owned. As someone noted on Twitter - what has his experience with airlines, airports or aircrafts been prior to today.... I suppose he is preparing for his future appointment as Consul General in NYC, as a similar (LOT) position was held by the current CG.
Jarosław Olechowski - who had been fired by the government operated TVP television, some months ago, has just been announced as the new spokesperson for the Polska Agencja Żeglugi Powietrznej - which is, of course, government owned. As someone noted on Twitter - what has his experience with airlines, airports or aircrafts been prior to today.... I suppose he is preparing for his future appointment as Consul General in NYC, as a similar (LOT) position was held by the current CG.
Jun 6, 2023, 3:12 pm
#2014
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: VIE
Programs: SAS EBS / *A Silver, Hilton Diamond, Radisson VIP, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 3,830
Nevertheless, even when they're not, I'm always happy to pay some reasonable extra (say 50€ one-way) to fly with them as their product is indeed far superior to LH Group for the reasons described above. My bigger issue with LOT are timings of their flights. Too often there's only an early morning flight when flying towards VIE, with the only alternative being an overnight connection in Warsaw. There is an evening WAW-VIE codeshare with OS, but that often costs 200€ extra.
Jun 7, 2023, 1:08 am
#2015
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,136
That's interesting since I'd assume we fly on similar routes and I actually find LO to usually be the cheaper option.
Nevertheless, even when they're not, I'm always happy to pay some reasonable extra (say 50€ one-way) to fly with them as their product is indeed far superior to LH Group for the reasons described above. My bigger issue with LOT are timings of their flights. Too often there's only an early morning flight when flying towards VIE, with the only alternative being an overnight connection in Warsaw. There is an evening WAW-VIE codeshare with OS, but that often costs 200€ extra.
Nevertheless, even when they're not, I'm always happy to pay some reasonable extra (say 50€ one-way) to fly with them as their product is indeed far superior to LH Group for the reasons described above. My bigger issue with LOT are timings of their flights. Too often there's only an early morning flight when flying towards VIE, with the only alternative being an overnight connection in Warsaw. There is an evening WAW-VIE codeshare with OS, but that often costs 200€ extra.
LO is available, again, after some time of absence, on my "VFR" route, but they are typically more than 100 EUR extra over OS (I also value LO about 50 EUR per direction over OS). On my recent business travel routes they didn't even pop up in the search.
Jun 7, 2023, 11:08 pm
#2016
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 7,884
- Best legroom & seat comfort on regional aircraft (I know hugolover will come after me for this one
- The other day I had a 'pleasure' of flying on an ex-AZ aircraft. I was wondering if NEK (Lufti et al.) or these seats are the most uncomfortable. But I think NEK seats win...
Jun 15, 2023, 9:45 am
#2017
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 11,593
I never thought I'd see the day! It's taken a long time but it's great to see LOT finally celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community for Pride month. LOT, like most airlines, would be lost without their 🌈 colleagues.
Jun 15, 2023, 1:18 pm
#2018
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: HPN
Programs: not anymore! I'm FREE!
Posts: 3,464
I've started flying LO a lot more in the past 12 months, and I have to admit that I would rank them as probably the best continental airline in Europe at the moment, and especially so compared to LH Group.
- Free seat selection at check-in on Light fares
- Free checked bag for *G on Light fares
- Best legroom & seat comfort on regional aircraft (I know hugolover will come after me for this one, but I've yet to end up on one of their E175s)
- Best *G lounge in terms of food & drink
- Consistent onboard experience
- Very good punctuality
- Straightforward transfers at WAW
- Decent, uncomplicated product in long-haul J and Y+
- Fastest posting times to partner FFPs
Jun 15, 2023, 3:32 pm
#2019
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,675
I never thought I'd see the day! It's taken a long time but it's great to see LOT finally celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community for Pride month. LOT, like most airlines, would be lost without their 🌈 colleagues.
https://twitter.com/staralliance/sta...237369856?s=20
https://twitter.com/staralliance/sta...237369856?s=20
. I can also bet the political right-wing overlords at LO are hard at work trying to get *A to remove the post.
Jun 16, 2023, 10:04 am
#2020
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: IRL,DE,PL,JPN
Programs: M&M,M&B,AMC,HH
Posts: 359
I remember that LO used to have different discounts and one for LGBT community good few years back. I wouldn’t even know about this campaign but friend of mine pointed it out in a quite immature way.
Jun 16, 2023, 10:08 am
#2021
Join Date: Jun 2021
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 546
I’m curious as to what sort of proof of eligibility they accepted for that particular discount.
Jun 17, 2023, 3:11 am
#2023
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: IRL,DE,PL,JPN
Programs: M&M,M&B,AMC,HH
Posts: 359
Jun 22, 2023, 1:15 pm
#2024
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: WAW/TLV/BER
Programs: HH diamond/LH Senator/Elite plus
Posts: 104
1.LOT will launch WAW-TAS since 23.02.24 3 times a week by 737-max. I hope Almaty will be next.
2. Brand new glass made in Poland. article in polish brand new plates in premium class incoming soon also.
2. Brand new glass made in Poland. article in polish brand new plates in premium class incoming soon also.
Jun 22, 2023, 1:26 pm
#2025
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 11,593
I thought it was already Krosno?
Krosno isn't a premium brand, I never realised it was fancy
Krosno isn't a premium brand, I never realised it was fancy