Trusted inflight connectivity solution chosen
to enhance passenger experience and loyalty
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LOT Polish Airlines,
Poland's flag carrier, and Viasat
Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite
communications, today announced officially that 15 aircraft across
LOT's wide-body Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner fleets will be
equipped with Viasat's trusted Ka-band, global in-flight
connectivity solution.
LOT will offer inflight Wi-Fi for the first time as part of a
major, ongoing upgrade to its Dreamliner fleets, which also
includes a new internal cabin design, seat replacements and more,
for a distinguished passenger experience.
Once in commercial operation, which is expected to begin no
later than early CY 2026, these aircraft will be servicing LOT's
routes from Warsaw Chopin, giving passengers the experience of
high-quality inflight connectivity while travelling LOT's worldwide
routes.
"At LOT Polish Airlines, we aim to deliver an exceptional
passenger experience," said Izabela Leszczyńska, Director of
Product Development and Customer Experience at LOT Polish Airlines.
"As part of our cabin upgrade, which will provide a new quality of
travel, we have partnered with Viasat, a global leader in
connectivity, to implement our in-flight connectivity services.
Soon we will be able to offer our passengers the much-awaited
convenience. The ability to enjoy Internet access while flying will
top off the many changes that the retrofit of our Boeing B787
Dreamliner will bring."
"As LOT embarks on this new era of connectivity for passengers,
we are excited to be providing them and their passengers with the
ability to message, surf and stream while in the air," said
Don Buchman, VP and GM, Commercial
Aviation at Viasat. "At Viasat, we are aligned on LOT's ambition to
always strive to improve passenger experience. This is the start of
a successful relationship that helps us to continue delivering on
our mission to provide reliable, high quality in-flight Wi-Fi to
passengers as they travel. As demand continues to accelerate across
Europe, we look forward to
bringing solutions to more passengers worldwide."
Powered by Viasat's global network, passengers flying on
Viasat-equipped aircraft will benefit from video streaming, email,
web browsing, and social media, among other offerings.
For more information about Viasat's inflight connectivity
solutions, please visit the Company's Commercial Aviation page at
vsat.co/commercial-aviation
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company
that believes everyone and everything in the world can be
connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our
mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and
militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is
developing the ultimate global communications network to power
high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to
positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground,
in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space.
In May 2023, Viasat completed its
acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and
resources of the two companies to create a new global
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About LOT Polish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines is a
modern carrier connecting Central and Eastern Europe with the rest of the world.
LOT's offer includes direct long-haul flights to airports in
the United States, Canada, China, Japan
and South Korea. The Polish
carrier has been consistently increasing the number of its flights
to those destinations, thus strengthening its position in Central
and Eastern Europe. It operates
its long-haul flights with Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most
advanced wide-body aircraft in the world. Present in the sky since
1929, the Polish carrier is the 12th oldest airline worldwide,
being one of the most internationally recognisable Polish
brands.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains
forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors
created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include among
others, statements related to Viasat and LOT Polish Airlines'
relationship; the introduction of Viasat's IFC services on LOT's
Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft; the enhanced internet experience
passengers and crew can expect; the availability, capabilities and
performance of the Viasat in-flight internet equipment, and the
ability to direct capacity to demand. Readers are cautioned that
actual results could differ materially and adversely from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ include: our ability to successfully
implement our business plan for our broadband services on our
anticipated timeline or at all; risks associated with the
construction, launch and operation of the satellite(s) used to
supply these services, including the effect of any anomaly,
operational failure or degradation in satellite performance;
contractual problems; product defects; manufacturing issues or
delays; regulatory issues; changes in relationships with, or the
financial condition of, key suppliers; technologies not being
developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not
perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the
aviation sector generally. In addition, please refer to the risk
factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov,
including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only
as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for
any reason.
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