One of the most common factors behind flight interruptions is flight strikes, which may be organized by airline workers, an airport itself, or an airline. As a passenger, you should be aware of European Union Regulation 261, according to which you could be entitled to compensation of up to 600 Euros.
Read on to find out how to obtain compensation and in which situations.
Your Passenger Rights
The good news is that every air traveler is protected by EU Regulation 261. The EU 261/2004 is a European Union law that sets the rules for assistance and compensation to passengers in cases of flight delays and cancellations. Now, let’s take a closer look at air passenger rights, under EU 261/2004:
- The airline has to provide passengers with information about their rights.
- In the event of flight cancellation, a passenger is entitled to select one of these options: either a ticket refund or rebooking to the final destination under similar conditions;
- Passengers can expect to receive food and beverages; they are also entitled to have two free phone calls, e-mails, or faxes.
- If you choose an alternative flight, and it involves an overnight stay, the airline is required to provide hotel accommodation, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel.
- Compensation from 250 to 600 euros per passenger
When You Are Entitled to LOT Polish Airlines Strike Compensation
Often, LOT Polish Airlines strikes involve their staff. These can be flight attendants, pilots, engineers, or any other crucial personnel. As you now know, you can seek airline strike compensation, if your trip was disrupted. The compensation will then cover the inconvenience you encountered due to the strike.
It is also important to understand what “extraordinary circumstances” are. These are events outside of the airline’s control. If a strike is considered one of these circumstances, the airline is not obliged to provide compensation. Importantly, if a staff strike occurs, the airline could have potentially foreseen and handled such incidents, thus such cases are within the airline’s control. That is when flight disruptions are made by the airline’s own employees, they are not cases of extraordinary circumstances. Consequently, passengers have a right to claim flight compensation.
Nonetheless, you need to be aware that each incident is individual, meaning that every flight disruption caused by a strike must be carefully analyzed to determine whether the airline will provide compensation.
LOT Polish Airlines Strike Compensation
Before seeking compensation for an airline strike, it’s important to understand the criteria and the amount of compensation you might receive.
LOT Polish Airlines Strike Flight Delay Compensation
The longer a flight is delayed, the more trouble it creates for travelers. When airline workers go on strike, it can disrupt travelers’ plans and make them arrive at their final destination much later than expected. It is crucial to be aware that if your flight is delayed for over 3 hours due to a strike, you are entitled to compensation from the airline for the inconvenience caused.
In assessing the potential sum of compensation, passengers should take two critical factors into account: the flight’s distance and the duration of the delay. It is important to understand these details, as only that is how you can be calm regarding the fair flight delay compensation you deserve. Below you can see a table with the amounts of compensation you may get.
| 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 Strike Flight Cancellation Compensation
Sometimes, it also happens that airline strikes cause flight cancellations. According to EU Regulation 261, you may receive compensation of up to 600 Euros. It’s important to know that the regulation also states that you are entitled to compensation in the case when the airline notified you about the cancellation less than two weeks before your travel.
Nevertheless, there are always some exceptions to the regulations, and here is the case. The airline is entitled to avoid paying compensation if it provides the passenger an alternative flight. This alternative flight must meet the criteria listed below:
| 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 |
Importantly, if you used an alternative flight but your final arrival time at the destination point was still delayed, you can claim compensation.
The amount of the compensation fully depends on the flight distance and the time of delay in arriving at the final destination. Take a look at the table below for additional 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 |
Which LOT Polish Airlines Flights Are Covered by EU261?
EU261 regulation covers every flight departing from EU airports, regardless of the airline, as well as flights arriving in the EU from non-EU countries when operated by airlines based in the EU. It also applies to flights to/from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
The table below shows which LOT Polish Airlines flights are protected by EU Regulation 261:
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at the EU airports | ✅ Covered |
How to Claim LOT Polish Airlines Strike Compensation
If you have encountered flight cancellations or delays at least once, you know how frustrating it can be.
Passengers who encounter any of these situations on LOT Polish Airlines flights have a right to claim compensation, according to the EU regulations. Follow these steps to claim compensation:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details such as your flight number, date, and the problem you faced.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will take over. We know the EU laws well and will strive to secure your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled due to the strike? 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.
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| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09.05.202500:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 159 | Krakow (KRK) Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) | cancelled | Refunds |
08.05.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202513:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3905 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202512:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5068 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5407 | Stockholm (ARN) Kiruna (KRN) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202511:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4927 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202510:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4922 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 534 | Budapest (BUD) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202509:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4928 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
08.05.202507:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 533 | Warsaw (WAW) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202523:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 195 | Warsaw (WAW) (NQZ) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5438 | Kiruna (KRN) Stockholm (ARN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5407 | Stockholm (ARN) Kiruna (KRN) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 140 | Istanbul (IST) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202511:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4972 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202510:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4922 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
07.05.202506:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5062 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202516:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5113 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5114 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202511:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4930 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202511:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5407 | Stockholm (ARN) Kiruna (KRN) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202510:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4922 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202509:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5061 | Krakow (KRK) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
06.05.202506:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5011 | Krakow (KRK) Vienna (VIE) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202523:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 195 | Warsaw (WAW) (NQZ) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202522:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5012 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202522:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4926 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202521:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4017 | Rome (FCO) Bari (BRI) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202520:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 532 | Budapest (BUD) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202519:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3921 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202518:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 531 | Warsaw (WAW) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202517:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5060 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202516:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4924 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202515:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3807 | Warsaw (WAW) Rzeszow (RZE) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5459 | Oslo (OSL) Bodo (BOO) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202512:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 536 | Budapest (BUD) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4930 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202511:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5407 | Stockholm (ARN) Kiruna (KRN) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202510:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 404 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 403 | Warsaw (WAW) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 235 | Warsaw (WAW) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202507:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5251 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202506:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4779 | Ponta Delgada (PDL) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Refunds |
05.05.202505:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 160 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Krakow (KRK) | cancelled | Refunds |
05.05.202500:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 159 | Krakow (KRK) Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) | cancelled | Refunds |
04.05.202521:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5419 | Stockholm (ARN) Sundsvall (SDL) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202520:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 231 | Warsaw (WAW) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 234 | Brussels (BRU) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202519:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 390 | Berlin (BER) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4647 | Istanbul (IST) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3924 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202518:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4518 | Istanbul (IST) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5060 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 389 | Warsaw (WAW) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202517:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 337 | Krakow (KRK) Paris (ORY) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3923 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4924 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5113 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202516:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 233 | Warsaw (WAW) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5067 | Krakow (KRK) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5114 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5013 | Krakow (KRK) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202514:05 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4929 | Krakow (KRK) Frankfurt (FRA) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5014 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202512:10 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5068 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202511:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4972 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
04.05.202510:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 404 | Dusseldorf (DUS) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202516:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5297 | Budapest (BUD) Cairo (CAI) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202514:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5013 | Krakow (KRK) Vienna (VIE) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202512:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5014 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202512:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5298 | Cairo (CAI) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Refunds |
03.05.202509:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5061 | Krakow (KRK) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202523:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202523:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 195 | Warsaw (WAW) (NQZ) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202514:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5067 | Krakow (KRK) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202513:25 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4971 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202511:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4930 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202511:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4972 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202510:30 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4922 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202508:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3904 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202507:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4968 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202507:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5062 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202506:00 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5251 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
02.05.202505:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 160 | Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202513:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5438 | Kiruna (KRN) Stockholm (ARN) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202511:45 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5407 | Stockholm (ARN) Kiruna (KRN) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202511:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4972 | Munich (MUC) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
01.05.202509:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4967 | Krakow (KRK) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202516:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4924 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202513:40 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3883 | Warsaw (WAW) Katowice (KTW) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202513:20 | LOT – Polish Airlines 3905 | Warsaw (WAW) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202512:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5014 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202512:35 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5102 | Frankfurt (FRA) Katowice (KTW) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202510:09 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5832 | West Palm Beach (PBI) New York (JFK) | delayed | Refunds |
30.04.202506:55 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5062 | Zurich (ZRH) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202515:15 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4051 | Turin (TRN) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202512:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 5014 | Vienna (VIE) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
29.04.202511:50 | LOT – Polish Airlines 4930 | Frankfurt (FRA) Krakow (KRK) | delayed | Refunds |
