New post-4 March rules for Ukrainian refugees in Poland kick in
Special Act sunset starts one-year countdown: EY warns employers to act now
Government approves €220–320 m interim expansion of Warsaw Chopin Airport
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New EP R130 restricted airspace over eastern Poland published for 10 Mar–9 Jun 2026
PAŻP has published NOTAM EP R130, a 24-hour restricted zone over parts of eastern Poland from 10 March to 9 June 2026. Commercial airline routes remain safe, but business-aviation, drone and helicopter flights face strict limitations, highlighting continued security-driven airspace management near the Ukrainian border.
Warsaw-Radom Airport posts modest February traffic but adds new summer routes
Radom Airport reported only 3 400 passengers in February but sought to regain momentum by unveiling new Wizz Air and LOT routes for the summer schedule, including the airport’s first connection to Rome. Corporate travel buyers gain additional low-cost options, yet route stability will depend on demand recovery.
Poland repeals Ukraine-specific Special Act, shifting refugees to general migration regime
A bill published on 3 March 2026 repeals Poland’s Special Act for Ukrainian refugees. Existing PESEL UKR holders keep temporary-protection status only until 4 March 2027 and must verify identity with a valid passport by 31 August 2026. From 5 March 2026, new business activity and most immigration benefits shift to Poland’s general Foreigners Act, forcing employers to re-plan long-term work and residence strategies for Ukrainian staff.
LOT weighs resumption of Dubai route as Middle-East airspace closures disrupt Polish business travel
On 3 March 2026 Poland’s infrastructure minister said LOT has yet to decide whether to reopen Warsaw–Dubai flights amid Gulf airspace closures following strikes on Iran. With EASA advising European carriers to avoid the region until 6 March, Polish business travellers face longer and costlier routings, while companies review insurance and duty-of-care arrangements.
Poland puts evacuation assets on standby as 480 citizens leave conflict hotspots in Middle East
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on 3 March 2026 that Poland has aircraft and crews on standby to airlift citizens from the Middle East if fighting escalates. Some 480 Poles have already left Israel, Jordan and Lebanon, and the government is coordinating with EU partners while urging remaining travellers to register and follow Level-3 travel warnings.