LOT Polish Airlines and Thai Airways Sign Codeshare Deal
The Star Alliance partners aim to increase flight connectivity between Europe, Asia, and Oceania by summer 2027.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Business Travel
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LOT Polish Airlines and Thai Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a new codeshare partnership. The collaboration will integrate booking flows for the two Star Alliance members, aiming to expand travel options across Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Why it matters
This agreement builds upon an existing interline arrangement, seeking to simplify the booking experience and increase travel accessibility for international passengers. The partnership is expected to facilitate seamless connections between the airlines' respective networks once it launches in the 2027 summer season.
LOT Polish Airlines currently operates five weekly flights on its nonstop service between Warsaw and Bangkok. Flight LO65 departs Warsaw at 15:45 and arrives in Bangkok at 07:05 the following day, with the return flight LO66 departing at 09:05.
The players
LOT Polish Airlines
This carrier is the national airline of Poland and maintains its primary hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Thai Airways
This company is the flag carrier of Thailand and operates a major international hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
The details
The codeshare partnership allows selected flights operated by one airline to be sold under the code and flight number of the other carrier. This follows the recent inauguration of nonstop Dreamliner service by LOT between Warsaw and Bangkok on October 7, 2026.
Timeline
LOT inaugurated its nonstop Dreamliner service between Warsaw and Bangkok on October 7, 2026.
LOT increased its Warsaw-Bangkok service to five weekly flights on October 26, 2026.
The first codeshare journeys for LOT and Thai Airways are expected to begin in the summer 2027 season.
Travel Outlook
The agreement follows a long-standing pattern established by the 2005 LOT and Singapore Airlines codeshare agreement for expanding international route connectivity. This strategic alliance mirrors the industry trend of leveraging network partnerships to strengthen market share across major global regions.
Once implemented, passengers will be able to combine LOT and Thai Airways flights into a single booking flow, simplifying itineraries across Europe and Asia. Travelers should monitor the airlines for updates on specific route availability as the 2027 summer launch approaches.
The takeaway
Codeshare agreements act as a vital tool for airlines to offer wider global connectivity without the immediate need for new aircraft or direct staffing. Travelers looking for multi-leg international journeys should watch for these integrated booking options to potentially reduce complexity and price variations.
What happens next
The codeshare journeys are scheduled to commence in the summer 2027 season, provided they receive the necessary regulatory approvals.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Business Traveller.
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