19:59 28 April 2026
Poles continue air travel despite fuel costs
Despite rising fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty linked to tensions involving Iran, Polish airports reported a positive financial result in Q1 2026. Passenger demand remains strong, with traffic up 8% y/y and 6.5 million travelers handled by Polskie Porty Lotnicze by late April, a record level. However, growth is expected to slow compared to earlier forecasts. Higher fuel costs are pressuring airlines, leading carriers like Lufthansa and Qatar Airways to cut or limit some routes. Still, demand for travel remains resilient, especially for summer trips.
Airports remain optimistic, expecting traffic to recover over time, while Warsaw’s main airport prepares for expansion to increase capacity before 2032.
(pb.pl)
