What it's like to fly business class on LOT, the Polish airline which is one of the oldest in the world

 

Marcin Walków, 

Business Insider Polska

Marcin Walków

LOT Polish Airlines is a three-star Skytrax-rated carrier that, in 2017, jumped from 92nd to 79th place in the world's top 100 airlines ranking.

Founded in 1928, it is one of the oldest airlines in the world. However, recently the airline received two of seven new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its long haul fleet, which consists of eight smaller B787-8's. 

The newest planes fly to Toronto and will soon start operating from Warsaw to New York. 

As Editor of Business Insider Poland, I tested the new Dreamliner during the delivery flight from the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington to Warsaw. 

Here's what you can expect in business class on board LOT Polish Airlines' new Dreamliner. 

I recently tested out business class on the delivery flight of LOT Polish Airlines' new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington to Warsaw.

Marcin Walków

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The new LOT Polish Airlines B787-9 Dreamliner has 24 seats in business class. There's a pillow and fluffy blanket waiting on each of them when you board.

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Seats in business class are 23 inches wide, and there's a lot of legroom.

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Once you take a seat, each passenger in business class is given a glass of Champagne, an amuse-bouche, and a refreshing tissue. Flight attendants also offer hot towels before your first meal.

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Here's the menu. Your first meal is after take-off, and the second is before landing. In the meantime, there are snacks, drinks, and spirits for business.

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While you're waiting for your first meal, have a look around. Business class seats can be adjusted individually. The best feature is the built-in massage function (the button with blue waves).

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Unlike previous Dreamliners, the new one has a small net between the seat and a shelf — sure to save a few smartphones from getting lost. Inside there is a power socket, USB port, remote controller, and bottle of mineral water.

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The new touch-screen remote controller allows you to control the entertainment system, turn on the light above your head, and call the crew.

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You also get some headphones...

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…and an amenity kit and slippers.

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Inside the amenity kit you’ll find the likes of earplugs, an eye mask, socks, and a toothbrush.

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Time for a drink and some peanuts — I had already eaten half of them before taking this picture.

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Now for the lunch...

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…and the dessert. In LOT’s business class meals are served on porcelain plates, with drinks in glasses and porcelain cups.

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The inflight entertainment system offers a wide selection of movies, music, and even games. Another change to the new Dreamliner is that first-row passengers in business class have the same screens as those sitting behind them — in LOT’s smaller B787-8, screens are smaller and hidden in armrests.

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There's a lot of space to hold your stuff during the journey — even in the overhead compartments.

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In the restroom, you'll find cotton and paper towels, hand cream, and air freshener. You’ll find a big mirror, a smaller make-up mirror and… a rose.

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When nighttime comes, it’s time to sleep… in a fully-flat bed.

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Even for some of the crew members. I took a look inside the secret room onboard the Dreamliner, located above the economy class cabin in the back. Flight attendants can take a nap here during long hauls.

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A similar but smaller room is above the business class cabin for the captain and first officer.

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Around one hour before landing, breakfast is served.

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Although there are plenty of movies, my favourite feature was "Your flight," a section with real-time maps and data about the journey. Now, it's time to fold the table, put my seat in full upright position, and fasten seat belts again — we’re almost in Warsaw!