DALLAS—Southwest Airlines Co. and LOT Polish Airlines launched an interline partnership offering travelers more options to connect between the Southwest® network and destinations across Europe and beyond. Beginning today, Customers can book itineraries combining travel on both airlines through LOT Polish Airlines, travel agents, and travel websites.
From its global hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport, LOT Polish Airlines connects Central and Eastern Europe with destinations worldwide, including long-haul service operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to North America, India, Japan, and South Korea. LOT Polish Airlines and Southwest both serve Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco, shared gateway airports where travelers can seamlessly connect between the airlines’ networks.
“This new relationship between Southwest and LOT Polish Airlines gives travelers easy access to desired destinations in the United States and new marketplaces in Central and Eastern Europe,” said Justin Jones, Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer. “We’re creating more opportunities for single-ticket global journeys while adding to our portfolio of airline partners and introducing more Customers every day around the world to the world-famous Hospitality of Southwest Airlines.”
LOT Polish Airlines becomes the 11th named airline partner in a growing portfolio, expanding opportunities for Customers to connect between the Southwest network and destinations around the world.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
DALLAS—Sept. 1, 2026—Southwest Airlines Co. and LOT Polish Airlines today launched an interline partnership offering travelers more options to connect between the Southwest® network and destinations across Europe and beyond. Beginning today, Customers can book itineraries combining travel on both airlines through LOT Polish Airlines, travel agents, and travel websites.
From its global hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport, LOT Polish Airlines connects Central and Eastern Europe with destinations worldwide, including long-haul service operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to North America, India, Japan, and South Korea. LOT Polish Airlines and Southwest both serve Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco, shared gateway airports where travelers can seamlessly connect between the airlines’ networks.
“This new relationship between Southwest and LOT Polish Airlines gives travelers easy access to desired destinations in the United States and new marketplaces in Central and Eastern Europe,” said Justin Jones, Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer. “We’re creating more opportunities for single-ticket global journeys while adding to our portfolio of airline partners and introducing more Customers every day around the world to the world-famous Hospitality of Southwest Airlines.”
LOT Polish Airlines becomes the 11th named airline partner in a growing portfolio, expanding opportunities for Customers to connect between the Southwest network and destinations around the world.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world’s most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 120 airports across 12 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. By empowering its more than 73,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 134 million Customers carried in 2025. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.
1. Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey as of Q4 2025.
2. Fulltime-equivalent active Employees as of June 30, 2026.
