Coping with flight disruptions can be quite upsetting. However, the bright side is that the European Union has laws to support travelers when things get messed up. If you’re taking a plane in the EU, it’s wise to understand these regulations. They can come in handy if your flight goes off course.
Knowing what you’re entitled to can make dealing with travel issues less stressful. While it won’t make your flight go any faster, it can make you more relaxed when things go wrong.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
If your flight has problems in the European Union, you’ll get help. EU laws guarantee airlines take care of their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must provide you:
- Food and drinks
- A hotel room if you’re stuck overnight
- Transportation to and from the hotel
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes
If you’re delayed for a long time or your flight is cancelled, you might also get:
- A refund
- A different flight option
- Compensation to make up for the inconvenience
Don’t forget to inquire with airline workers about these things if your plans change. They are obligated to tell you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
LOT Polish Airlines Flight Delay Compensation
Delays with flights from LOT Polish Airlines can be very frustrating. However there’s some good news: if you’re stuck waiting for more than three hours owing to the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Regulations in the UK and EU are on your side. You could get up to €600 per person. What matters is when you arrive, not when you depart. So keep an eye on your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
The amount you receive depends on your flight distance. A brief trip won’t be compensated as highly as a long one, even if they’re both delayed the same amount of time.
Interested in learning exactly how much you could get? Take a look at the table below to see what compensation you could receive:
| Less than 3 hours | Between 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Distance |
| €0 | €250 | €250 | All flights up to 1500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All intra-EU flights over 3500 km |
| €0 | €300 | €600 | All non-EU flights over 3500 km |
LOT Polish Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has laws to help you if your flight is cancelled. Here’s what you need to know:
If your flight is cancelled less than two weeks before your planned travel date, you might get compensation as much as €600. But there’s a catch – the airline doesn’t have to pay if they can get you on another flight that aligns closely with your original schedule.
The airline may not need to compensate you if they arrange a replacement flight that meets the following conditions:
| Advance Notice | Re-routing Requirements |
| 14 Days | None |
| 7 – 13 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight |
| Less than 7 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight |
If you agree to take a different flight from the airline, you’re still eligible for compensation. The key factor is your arrival time at your destination.
The amount you could receive is based on two factors:
- The distance of your flight
- The time difference between the scheduled and actual arrival
As a result, even if the alternative flight is delayed, you may still receive some compensation.
Look at the following table for more information:
| Under 2 hours | 2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Never arrived | Distance |
| €125 | €250 | €250 | €250 | €250 | All flights 1,500 km or less |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Internal EU flights over 1,500 km |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km |
| €300 | €300 | €300 | €600 | €600 | Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km |
The airline might not be required to compensate you if they can provide transportation to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even if you arrive shortly after the scheduled time, you might not be entitled to flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from LOT Polish Airlines
It’s essential to know how to claim the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s what you need to do:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We are well-versed in the EU laws comprehensively and will do our best to get you your compensation. You only incur a fee if we win your case.
Don’t forget that you’re entitled as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. Regardless of whether your flight was delayed as a result of operational reasons or technical issues, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like adverse weather conditions or air traffic control decisions, you qualify for compensation.
Which LOT Polish Airlines Flights are Covered by EU261?
The air passenger protection regulations of the European Union are comprehensive in scope. They cover any flight taking off from an airport within an EU country and to all flights arriving at an airport within an EU country provided the airline is based in the EU.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These regulations also apply to airlines from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. This means if you’re traveling with any airline within, to, or from Europe, you most likely have these rights. It’s good to be aware of these regulations – they exist to assist you if something goes wrong with your flight. They guarantee you’re not stranded when your travel plans go awry.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
LOT Polish Airlines is not always at fault when flights are delayed or cancelled. Occasionally, things happen that the airline can’t control, like severe weather conditions or unexpected problems.
For example, if there’s a sudden storm, an emergency at the airport, or a strike by air traffic controllers, LOT Polish Airlines cannot be held accountable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline has no control over.
When these things happen, you likely won’t get any compensation. The airline isn’t seen as doing anything wrong when these unexpected issues arise.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled without a valid reason? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
19.06.202519:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 390 | Berlin (BER) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 389 | Warsaw (WAW) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5441 | Copenhagen (CPH) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4037 | Rome (FCO) Turin (TRN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202512:29 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5864 | Buffalo (BUF) New York (JFK) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202512:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3908 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202509:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 534 | Budapest (BUD) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202515:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 6209 | Krakow (KRK) Palma Mallorca (PMI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5013 | Krakow (KRK) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202513:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202512:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5014 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202511:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 6210 | Palma Mallorca (PMI) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202510:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4922 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5061 | Krakow (KRK) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202521:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4017 | Rome (FCO) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202518:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5823 | New York (JFK) West Palm Beach (PBI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202517:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5060 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202516:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3923 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202515:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3919 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3906 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5013 | Krakow (KRK) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5114 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4929 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202513:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3905 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202512:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5298 | Cairo (CAI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202512:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3908 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202511:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4930 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202511:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 98 | Seoul (ICN) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202510:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3907 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202510:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4922 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202523:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 195 | Warsaw (WAW) (NQZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202518:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4647 | Istanbul (IST) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202517:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 407 | Warsaw (WAW) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202514:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5409 | Stockholm (ARN) Sundsvall (SDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202513:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4016 | Rome (FCO) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
16.06.202513:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4921 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202518:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4647 | Istanbul (IST) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202517:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 538 | Budapest (BUD) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202515:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5297 | Budapest (BUD) Cairo (CAI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202512:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5014 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202512:29 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5864 | Buffalo (BUF) New York (JFK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202512:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5068 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202511:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4930 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202511:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4461 | Mumbai (BOM) Goa (GOI) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202510:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4922 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
15.06.202509:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4928 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
15.06.202506:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4925 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202521:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4881 | Frankfurt (FRA) Glasgow (GLA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202521:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4946 | Frankfurt (FRA) Poznan (POZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202521:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5110 | Frankfurt (FRA) Wroclaw (WRO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202521:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4843 | Frankfurt (FRA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202521:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5119 | Frankfurt (FRA) Florence (FLR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202520:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4894 | Frankfurt (FRA) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202520:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4914 | Frankfurt (FRA) Gdansk (GDN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202515:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3919 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202513:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3920 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202511:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5489 | Oslo (OSL) Oslo (KSU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202511:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 140 | Istanbul (IST) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
14.06.202506:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4925 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202516:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 10 | (ORD) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202515:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5480 | Sundsvall (SDL) Stockholm (ARN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202514:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3906 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5013 | Krakow (KRK) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5114 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202512:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5014 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202512:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5068 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202511:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4927 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202509:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 534 | Budapest (BUD) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202509:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4967 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202508:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3904 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202507:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 392 | Berlin (BER) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
13.06.202506:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4779 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202519:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 394 | Hamburg (HAM) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202518:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3924 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202517:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5060 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202515:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3919 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5013 | Krakow (KRK) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5114 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202514:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4929 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202513:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3920 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202513:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3905 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202513:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4921 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202512:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5014 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202512:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5068 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202511:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4930 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202511:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4972 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202510:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4922 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
12.06.202510:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 236 | Brussels (BRU) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
11.06.202523:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 195 | Warsaw (WAW) (NQZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
11.06.202516:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 233 | Warsaw (WAW) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
11.06.202509:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4127 | Toronto (YYZ) Saskatoon (YXE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
10.06.202522:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4926 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Claim Refund |
10.06.202521:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4887 | Frankfurt (FRA) Nice (NCE) | delayed | Claim Refund |
10.06.202521:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4946 | Frankfurt (FRA) Poznan (POZ) | delayed | Claim Refund |
10.06.202521:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4843 | Frankfurt (FRA) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
