LOT Polish Airlines was used for our trip to the Czech Republic. Currently, there are no direct flights between Japan and the Czech Republic, so we had to go via some other country. The airline we used this time was LOT Polish Airlines with a connection in Warsaw. LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s flag carrier, has a 95-year history and flies to about 100 destinations in Europe, Asia, and North America. LOT” is a Polish word meaning “flight. LOT Polish Airlines started flights to Japan in January 2016. It is a member of Star Alliance. The itinerary of this tour is to fly from Warsaw to Ostrava, the third largest city in the Czech Republic, and then drive westward to Prague, the capital city. On the return trip, we flew from Prague to Warsaw again with LOT Polish Airlines, and then flew directly from Warsaw to Narita. Flight LO80 on the Narita – Warsaw route is a night flight that arrives after eating and sleeping, and arrives there early the next morning. The aircraft is a Boeing 787-8 with a three-class configuration: business class, premium economy class, and economy class. LOT Polish Airlines was the first airline in Europe to introduce the Boeing 787. In Economy Class, the seat pitch is 81 cm and the seat width is 43 cm, and in-flight entertainment such as movies, music, and games can be enjoyed on an 8.9-inch personal monitor. Next to the monitor is a USB port for charging smartphones and other devices. Two hot meals will be served until arrival in Warsaw. LOT Polish Airlines had the No. 1 on-time operation rate among European airlines in the January-June period of 2023. LOT Polish Airlines is also an eco-friendly airline that has introduced eco-friendly cutlery and straws made from bamboo and eliminated individual packaging, etc. In 2026-2030, the airline plans to renovate the interior of its 787 aircraft. After a 15-hour flight, we arrived in Warsaw without incident. Since Poland and the Czech Republic are both Schengen countries, immigration clearance is conducted at the connecting airport in Warsaw, and not upon arrival in the Czech Republic. Checked baggage does not need to be picked up in Warsaw, but will be transported to Ostrava, the final destination.
A little sightseeing in Warsaw, the birthplace of Chopin and Marie Curie Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport, named after Frederic Chopin, a leading Polish musician, is a very convenient airport, about 8 km from the city center. On this day, I was able to take advantage of my connecting time to do a little sightseeing in Warsaw, so let me introduce you to the city mainly through photos! Chopin, a musician loved around the world, was born in a village near Warsaw, and the city of Warsaw is dotted with places associated with Chopin. The second half of his life was spent in Paris, France, after leaving Poland, and Chopin died at the young age of 39. In accordance with his last wish, his heart is enshrined in a pillar of the Church of the Holy Cross in Warsaw. During World War II, the city of Warsaw was thoroughly destroyed by Nazi Germany and reduced to rubble. However, the citizens of the city worked together to restore the city and achieved an amazing reconstruction. The Historic Center of Warsaw (Old Town), which is now the center of tourism, was registered as a World Heritage site in 1980 as a city that was restored with the enthusiasm of its citizens. Although it was a rushed tour, we found many interesting things in Warsaw, such as Chopin’s life story, the patriotism of the people of Warsaw, the Old Town registered as a World Heritage site, and Polish ceramics.
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