LOT bets on the Embraer

Polish airline LOT has become one of the biggest users of Embraer aircraft in Europe.

The 140, 170 and 175 models will enable the company to expand its regional network with aircraft of appropriate size. "The Embraers are a key element in our network development strategy, enabling us to strengthen our Warsaw hub", explains CEO Sebastian Mikosz. In June, the carrier decided to replace four 82-seat Embraer 175s with four 100-seat Embraer 195s. They will be delivered next year.

LOT has increased its routes to Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. It has just reopened the Warsaw-Tallinn route in Estonia (one daily flight), increased its flights to Kaliningrad (formerly Königsberg) and, since 1 July, has been landing in Yerevan, Armenia. Finally, after a six-year absence, LOT has resumed services to Bratislava in Slovakia (six flights a week).