Thursday, July 25, 2024
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LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s national airline, and Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, have officially announced that 15 of LOT’s wide-body Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will be equipped with Viasat’s reliable Ka-band global in-flight connectivity solution.
This will mark the first time LOT offers inflight Wi-Fi as part of a comprehensive upgrade to its Dreamliner fleets. The upgrades also include a new interior cabin design, seat replacements, and more to enhance the passenger experience.
The upgraded aircraft are expected to enter commercial service by early 2026, servicing LOT’s routes from Warsaw Chopin Airport. Passengers will enjoy high-quality inflight connectivity while traveling on LOT’s global routes.
“At LOT Polish Airlines, we aim to deliver an exceptional passenger experience,” said Izabela Leszczyńska, Director of Product Development and Customer Experience at LOT Polish Airlines. “As part of our cabin upgrade, which will provide a new quality of travel, we have partnered with Viasat, a global leader in connectivity, to implement our in-flight connectivity services. Soon we will be able to offer our passengers the much-awaited convenience. The ability to enjoy Internet access while flying will top off the many changes that the retrofit of our Boeing B787 Dreamliner will bring.”
“As LOT embarks on this new era of connectivity for passengers, we are excited to be providing them and their passengers with the ability to message, surf and stream while in the air,” said Don Buchman, VP and GM, Commercial Aviation at Viasat. “At Viasat, we are aligned on LOT’s ambition to always strive to improve passenger experience. This is the start of a successful relationship that helps us to continue delivering on our mission to provide reliable, high quality in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers as they travel. As demand continues to accelerate across Europe, we look forward to bringing solutions to more passengers worldwide.”
Powered by Viasat’s global network, passengers on Viasat-equipped aircraft will enjoy video streaming, email, web browsing, social media, and more.
