LOT confirms launching Warsaw-Tokyo direct flights

State-run LOT announced on Friday that it is launching its first long-distance connection from Warsaw (Chopin Airport) to Tokyo (Narita), first flight is scheduled for January 13, 2016. Thus, the airline confirmed the media reports. Last year, for the first time in seven years LOT recorded net profits from its primary activity (carrying passengers) amounting to over PLN 99 million, therefore the airline was able to invest in new connections. "We are placing our bet on developing a hub in Warsaw. I am sure that thanks to flights to Tokyo our offer will be an even better alternative for larger airports in Europe," Sebastian Mikosz, the firm's CEO pointed out in a statement. LOT has also informed that it had chosen the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to carry its passengers. The connection will operate three times a week. The airline said it is preparing new long-distance and European connections, all of them will launch next year.