Sky’s the limit: Polish Airlines soars toward record-breaking year

LOT Polish Airlines is on track to smash is pre-pandemic passenger records as it aims to hit a whopping 10.5m travelers by the end of the year. At the end of October, the airline had already transported over 9m passengers and is now confident of breaking its 2019 record of 10m passengers. LOT spokesman Krzysztof Moczulski said: “This year will be record-breaking,” adding that final figures will be available in December. The carrier’s fleet is also expanding, with 86 aircraft expected by the end of 2024, including 11 new additions such as the fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX-8 and the latest Embraer 195-E2 jets. LOT currently serves 81 destinations, with plans to increase to 83 by the end of the year. This year saw the launch of nine new routes, including Athens, Riyadh and Lisbon, with flights to Tenerife commencing next week. “Routes to tourist-oriented destinations like Larnaca and Athens have seen excellent seat occupancy, and we expect Tenerife to replicate this success,” Moczulski said.<br/>