Virgin Atlantic Transfers Two Boeing Dreamliners to LOT Polish Airlines

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will transfer two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to LOT Polish Airlines in 2027. This move is part of Virgin Atlantic's fleet reshuffle, which includes reducing its Boeing 787-9 fleet from 17 aircraft to 14 as it places greater emphasis on Airbus A330-900neos and A350-1000s.

The two used Dreamliners will join LOT's existing Boeing 787 fleet at Warsaw Chopin Airport. This transfer supports Virgin Atlantic's shift towards newer aircraft types, while LOT uses the additional Dreamliners to expand its long-haul capacity without waiting for new-build aircraft.

Virgin Atlantic plans to retain 14 787-9s and redesign their cabins from 2028, with the refurbishment program scheduled to continue through 2030. Seven of the continuing Dreamliners were also planned for long-term lease extensions as part of the fleet strategy.