LOT Polish Airlines (LO) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total arriving flights: 11,135

Year‑over‑year change: +20.29%

LOT Polish Airlines operated 11,135 arriving flights in July 2025, a +20.29% increase as peak‑summer demand strengthened on European leisure and VFR flows. Capacity additions on intra‑EU routes and higher aircraft utilization supported the schedule, while competition on Mediterranean markets kept pricing disciplined. The greater volume reinforced Warsaw’s role as a connecting hub, with added morning and evening banks improving options across Central and Eastern Europe.

On‑Time Performance and Cancellations

On‑time arrival rate: 91.92%

Year‑over‑year change (on‑time rate): +7.23 pp

Cancelled flights: 150

Year‑over‑year change (cancellations): +19.05%

On‑time arrivals reached 91.92%, a +7.23 pp improvement versus last July. Localized thunderstorms and ATC restrictions across Central Europe created pockets of disruption; cancellations totaled 150 (+19.05%). LOT applied selective, pre‑emptive cancellations to protect peak hub banks while accelerating turns and using flexible crew/aircraft swaps to stabilize the schedule.

Key Hub Airports

Warsaw Chopin (WAW) remains the primary hub, with Kraków (KRK) supporting regional flows and seasonal leisure peaks. Traffic was resilient on links between Poland and Southern Europe as well as key Western European capitals, while transatlantic services benefited from robust VFR and tourism demand. Banked waves at WAW enable short connection times and two‑way connectivity across Central/Eastern Europe.

Outlook

Passengers can expect reliable late‑summer operations and smooth transfers via Warsaw, provided they allow a comfortable connection buffer. Industry watchers should look for continued emphasis on schedule robustness, incremental capacity where demand is durable, and digital tools to manage summer disruptions. Practical tips: book early for popular Mediterranean routes, monitor weather on storm‑prone afternoons, and plan generous connection time at WAW.