Centralwings - Pay less for flights to Poland 
Centralwings is a recently established Polish budget carrier which has thrown its hat into the European low fare flights arena. This subsidiary of the larger LOT Polish Airlines will compete with other Central European budget carriers such as SkyEurope and Wizz Air.
Centralwings' attractive red and white bird logo is thought to be based on the skua, a predatory bird which excels at fighting off its rivals. Former charter airline Air Polonia used to offer 6 routes to Poland from London Stansted but suspended flights in December 2005, leaving opportunities open for others.
Centralwings started flying in February 2005 and has flight hubs at Warsaw, Katowice and Krakow airports. Poland is now one of the fastest growing flight markets in Europe.
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Centralwings Routes and Destinations
Centralwings' budget and charter flights from Poland include destinations in Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Malta and Portugal.
From the UK, Centralwings' scheduled low cost flights are on offer from 3 airports. From Edinburgh: flights to Gdansk, Katowice and Warsaw 2-3x weekly. From London Gatwick: flights to Krakow and Warsaw 6x weekly. From London Stansted: flights to Warsaw 4-5x weekly.
In the Republic of Ireland, Centralwings flies from Shannon (to Gdansk, Katowice, Warsaw); from Dublin (to Gdansk, Katowice, Szczecin, Wroclaw); from Cork (Krakow, Warsaw, Wroclaw).
For fares from £50 return including taxes see...
Flights to Warsaw from Edinburgh and London Gatwick.
Flights to Gdansk from Edinburgh and Gatwick.
and Krakow from London Gatwick
Other Useful Information
| Booking Tips |
Flights can be booked via the Centralwings website, by telephone or travel agent. Online reservation is ticketless and confirmed by email or fax, print off the page with booking number. Children under 2 travel free on parent's lap. |
| Seats |
Aircraft seats are all allocated during check-in at the airport. |
| Food |
Meals and drinks are not included in the flight price. A good variety of hot or cold drinks, sandwiches and sweets can be purchased on board for a reasonable price. Free small snacks have been reported on some flights. |
| Baggage |
Maximum baggage allowance is 20 kg. per person, hand luggage 5 kg p.p. Sports equipment such as bicycles, snow/surfboard, golf clubs, skis cost £15, wheelchairs free. |
| Check-In |
Deadline is a minimum of 60 minutes beforehand. |
| Flight Changes |
Name or date changes are possible up to 2 hours before a flight, costs are £15 per change plus any price differences, (flight changes are not applicable to all fares, details from the Call Centre). Cancelled flights are not refundable. |
| Aircraft |
(March 2006) Centralwings uses 2 Boeing 737-300 and 5 Boeing 737-400 (140 seats). An 8th Boeing 737 is soon to be renovated and put into operation. |
Latest News
April 2007 Two new routes launched from Ireland: Shannon - Katowice and Cork - Warsaw, 3x weekly.
March 2006 Centralwings aims to carry 1.5 million passengers in 2006 and increase its aircraft fleet to 10 Boeing 737s.
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