Is Lot Polish Airlines Business Class Worth It? 2-2-2 Seating Vs. New $400M Suites Reviewed
To eliminate its competitive hardware disadvantage, LOT Polish Airlines committed approximately $400 million to a stem-to-stern cabin retrofit across its widebody fleet. Partnering with London design studio Tangerine and seat manufacturer Recaro, the carrier chose the CL6720 platform, the same underlying architecture British Airways adapted for its Club Suite.
The new cabin design shifts LOT directly into the top tier of European long-haul interiors. Arranged in a 1-2-1 layout, every business class passenger gains direct aisle access. The suites feature individual sliding doors, 17.3-inch 4K in-flight entertainment screens, integrated wireless charging docks, and Bluetooth audio pairing. The aesthetic draws on Polish landscape tones: deep Baltic blues, warm amber accents, and matte slate finishes.
Engineering and delivery realities make this a prolonged transition. Installation across the Boeing 787-8 fleet began at LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOT AMS) facilities in Warsaw, but complete long-haul fleet penetration extends well past initial target dates. As aviation analysts tracking the rollout note, passengers booking transatlantic routes through the remainder of 2026 must carefully verify aircraft tail assignments to distinguish between the legacy open layout and the upgraded suites.