LOT POLISH AIRLINES TAKES OFF FROM MUMBAI
The Voice of Chandigarh News:
Star Alliance member carrier LOT Polish Airlines increases its footprint in India and has now integrated Mumbai in its global route network. Today, LOT Polish Airlines and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai jointly celebrated the launch of the new nonstop service between Mumbai and Warsaw. The Polish capital is LOT Polish Airlines’ global hub, providing seamless connectivity to many destinations throughout Europe and North America.
Flight LO-076 takes off from Mumbai every Sunday at 8:45h and every Wednesday at 8:25h and arrives at 13:40h and 13:20h respectively (local times) at Warsaw’s Chopin Airport (8:25 hours flight time). On the way to India, flight LO-075 departs from Warsaw every Tuesday and Saturday at 15:40h and lands in Mumbai at 2:45h (following morning) after 7:35 hours flying time.
Amit Ray, Director India at LOT Polish Airlines: “Today marks a special day for LOT Polish Airlines. After the successful launch of our Delhi to Warsaw operations in September 2019 and based on positive feedback from our customers and trade partners in India, it has always been our desire to add Mumbai to our passenger route network. We are delighted that the inaugural flight between Mumbai and Warsaw has been launched today, providing guests from India with a greater choice of travel options, not only to Poland, but also to many other popular European and North American leisure and business destinations.”
Speaking on the maiden flight from Mumbai, a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) spokesperson said: “With a commitment to provide exceptional international connectivity, CSMIA is delighted to extend its network to LOT Polish Airlines who also aims to provide Indians and International travellers Gateway to India and also offer enhanced connectivity to Poland and Europe at large. With the inaugural flight taking off today, CSMIA further strengthens its ties with Poland and neighbouring nations in Europe. The launch of the new nonstop service between Mumbai and Warsaw is a testament of CSMIA’s longstanding promise to continue to be a partner to the airlines in our endeavour to provide seamless access not just to Europe, but also be a gateway to the global destinations.”
Modern aircraft and excellent service
The new Mumbai-Warsaw route is operated by LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787 flagship aircraft. In fact, LOT operates all long-haul routes exclusively with its Boeing 787 fleet featuring three classes of service on board: LOT Business Class, LOT Premium Economy Class and LOT Economy Class. All guests can enjoy International and Indian meals and various amenities and services including personal in-flight entertainment system featuring Bollywood blockbusters and classics among others.
Gateway to Central Europe and much more
Guests arriving in Warsaw by LO-076 have seamless onward connectivity with LOT Polish Airlines on the same afternoon.
For example, they can connect to many European destinations such as:
Amsterdam (departure at 16.45h)
Berlin (departure at 17:00h)
Budapest (departure at 15:30h)
Brussels (departure at 16:35h)
Duesseldorf (departure at 17:00h)
Geneva (departure at 16:40h)
London (departure at 15:30h)
Milan (departure at 16:50h)
Paris (departure at 16:25h)
Prague (departure at 16:00h)
Stockholm (departure at 17:00h)
Stuttgart (departure at 17:10h)
Zurich (departure at 17:00h)
Passengers, who have their final destination in North America, can choose from LOT Polish Airlines onward flights – all arriving on the same day – to:
Chicago (departure at 16:40h)
New York JFK (departure at 16:45h)
New York Newark (departure at 14:35h)
Toronto (departure at 14:20h)
Amit Ray: “We carefully listen to our customers’ feedback and provide to our guests what they value: direct connectivity from Mumbai; a seamless and hassle-free transfer experience at Warsaw; Star Alliance frequent flyer benefits; comfortable lounge facilities; and competitive fares in all of our three classes of service. Also, our passengers truly appreciate the excellent service level onboard.”
