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2 clusters · 7 sources · 6 days · First seen 16 days ago · Last updated 10 days ago

Categories: BUSINESS

LOT Polish Airlines service and loyalty overhaul

Entities: Izabela Leszczynska · LOT Polish Airlines · Bolesławiec pottery · Krakow Airport · Aldona Luterek

Overview

In late July 2026, LOT Polish Airlines faced simultaneous changes affecting its customer experience and loyalty scheme. On 22 July, the airline’s sole Miles & More program in Poland, administered through bank Pekao, was slated for a rebrand to “Lufthansa Group Miles & More” following Lufthansa’s decision to rename the scheme. The change raised concerns that LOT might appear to promote a competitor, prompting discussions about whether the airline must adopt the new branding and how its card and website materials would be updated.

A week later, on 28 July, LOT announced a refresh of its Business Class product, introducing new amenity kits, upgraded headphones, Polish‑made cosmetics, and Bolesławiec pottery. At the same time, the airline disclosed that passengers with Business Class tickets or Miles & More status would lose free access to the Krakow airport business lounge, after the airport dramatically raised usage fees. LOT labeled the new terms unacceptable and said negotiations were ongoing to resolve the lounge‑access issue.

Together, the snapshots show LOT navigating a broader overhaul: adapting its loyalty branding in line with Lufthansa Group decisions while simultaneously upgrading cabin services and confronting higher airport fees, with negotiations ongoing on both fronts.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] LOT Polish Airlines announced a refreshed Business Class travel experience with new amenity kits, upgraded headphones, and new cosmetics. (LOT press release)
[● 2 SOURCES] The new amenity kits are offered in navy blue and copper colour options. (LOT press release)
[● 2 SOURCES] The cosmetics in the kits are supplied by Polish brand Phenomé and now include facial mist and eye patches. (LOT press release)
[● 2 SOURCES] Bolesławiec pottery products are now available on long‑haul LOT Business Class flights. (LOT press release)
[● 2 SOURCES] Izabela Leszczynska said the changes aim to create a consistent, refined experience for passengers. (quote from Izabela Leszczynska)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Aldona Luterek said having Phenomé cosmetics on LOT flights is a privilege. (quote from Aldona Luterek)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Effective 1 August 2026, LOT Business Class and Miles&More status passengers will lose free access to the Krakow business lounge. (airport and airline statements)
[○ 1 SOURCE] LOT described the new lounge fees as unacceptable and said negotiations with the airport are continuing. (statement by LOT spokesperson Krzysztof Moczulski)

Timeline

10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
LOT Polish Airlines revamps Business Class amenities and suspends Krakow lounge access
LOT Polish Airlines upgrades Business Class amenity kits, headphones, cosmetics and adds Bolesławiec pottery, while ending free Krakow lounge access for premium passengers from 1 Aug 2026.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Pekao's Miles & More Loyalty Program Set for Lufthansa Rebrand in Poland
Pekao’s Miles & More loyalty scheme in Poland faces a name change as Lufthansa rebrands the program, prompting discussions on branding for LOT and bank card updates.

Sources

breitflyte.com · cashless.pl · fly4free.pl · menworld.pl · programosy.pl · rynek-lotniczy.pl · travelwires.com