LOT compensation calculator
LOT Compensation Calculator: Check How Much You Can Claim
A delayed, cancelled or overbooked LOT Polish Airlines flight can be worth EUR 250, EUR 400 or EUR 600 per passenger. The amount depends on route distance, final arrival time, cancellation notice and whether LOT can prove a valid defence.
Use this guide to understand the calculator result before submitting a LOT claim or asking ClaimWinger to handle it.
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- Initial EU 261 or UK 261 eligibility review
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Quick answer: LOT compensation is calculated per passenger
A LOT compensation calculator should first decide whether the flight is covered by EU 261, then identify the disruption type and distance band. If the claim qualifies, the fixed compensation is usually EUR 250, EUR 400 or EUR 600 for each eligible passenger. A family of four can therefore have four separate fixed-compensation amounts on the same disrupted booking.
The calculator result is an eligibility estimate, not a guarantee of payment. LOT may still argue extraordinary circumstances, rerouting reductions or wrong operating carrier. That is why the best calculator inputs are precise: flight number, date, full route, final arrival time, cancellation notice and reason given by LOT.
| LOT situation | Calculator focus | Likely result |
|---|---|---|
| LOT flight arrived 3+ hours late | Delay at final destination | Usually EUR 250, EUR 400 or EUR 600 if no valid extraordinary circumstance applies. |
| LOT cancelled less than 14 days before departure | Cancellation notice and replacement timing | Compensation depends on notice period, rerouting and arrival/departure difference. |
| LOT denied boarding because of overbooking | Involuntary denied boarding | Often eligible immediately if you had a confirmed booking and complied with check-in. |
| Missed connection on one LOT booking | Final-arrival delay after rerouting | Calculator should use the destination on the full ticket, not only the delayed segment. |
| LOT changed schedule or moved departure | Whether the change is legally a cancellation or major reschedule | May qualify when the change fits cancellation-style EU 261 rules. |
| Baggage, refund or service complaint only | Not fixed EU 261 compensation | Use refund or baggage routes instead of a flight-compensation calculator result. |
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Enter the flight details and see whether your LOT disruption may qualify for fixed EU 261 compensation.
LOT compensation amounts: EUR 250, EUR 400 or EUR 600
EU 261 uses distance bands rather than ticket price. A cheap economy fare and a business-class ticket can have the same fixed compensation amount if the route and disruption are the same. The ticket price matters for refunds, but not for the fixed EU 261 amount.
| Distance band | Fixed amount | Typical LOT examples |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | EUR 250 | Warsaw to Copenhagen, Vienna or Vilnius. |
| 1,501-3,500 km | EUR 400 | Warsaw to London, Madrid, Lisbon or Tel Aviv. |
| Over 3,500 km | EUR 600 | LOT long-haul routes such as Warsaw to New York, Chicago, Seoul or Delhi. |
| Long-haul arrival delay of 3-4 hours | Possible 50% reduction | The airline may reduce EUR 600 to EUR 300 in limited rerouting situations. |
For LOT long-haul flights, EUR 600 is the headline amount, but it is not automatic. The flight must be covered, the final arrival delay or cancellation conditions must be met, and LOT must not prove a valid extraordinary circumstance. In some rerouting cases, the long-haul amount can be reduced by 50%.
What to enter into a LOT compensation calculator
The same disruption can produce different results if one detail changes. A Warsaw to New York cancellation, a delayed connection through Warsaw and a codeshare sold by another airline should not be assessed from the flight number alone. The calculator needs the legal route and the actual operating carrier.
| Input | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Operating carrier | LOT must normally have operated the disrupted flight, including codeshares. |
| Full route and final destination | EU 261 amounts depend on distance and connections are measured at final destination. |
| Actual arrival time | For delay claims, the key threshold is arrival at least 3 hours late. |
| Cancellation notice date | For cancellations, the 14-day notice window and replacement timing are central. |
| Disruption reason | Technical, operational, weather, ATC and strike reasons can change the result. |
| Passenger count | Compensation is calculated per eligible passenger, not per booking. |
For delays and missed connections, use arrival at the final destination on the booking. For cancellations, keep the date and time when LOT notified you, then compare the replacement flight. For denied boarding, record whether you volunteered or LOT refused boarding against your will.
When a LOT calculator result can be lower or zero
A calculator can show a strong starting amount and still require legal review. LOT can refuse payment if it proves extraordinary circumstances and reasonable measures. A refusal should be specific. Generic "operational reasons" or "technical reasons" should be checked against the facts rather than accepted automatically.
| Issue | Effect on the LOT amount |
|---|---|
| Extraordinary circumstances | Weather, ATC restrictions or airport disruption can defeat compensation if LOT proves the event and mitigation. |
| Passenger arrived less than 3 hours late | Fixed delay compensation usually needs arrival at least 3 hours late at the final destination. |
| Cancellation notice was early enough | A cancellation announced 14+ days before departure usually does not trigger fixed compensation. |
| Alternative flight was close enough | Short-notice cancellations can still avoid compensation if rerouting timing falls inside EU 261 windows. |
| Passenger accepted voluntary bumping terms | Denied boarding compensation is strongest when boarding was refused involuntarily. |
| Wrong airline selected | A claim should usually go to the operating carrier, not only the ticket seller. |
If the refusal mentions technical problems, read the LOT technical fault compensation guide. If it mentions strike disruption, use the LOT strike compensation guide. For cancellations and rerouting, compare the result with the LOT cancelled flight compensation guide.
Calculator result vs LOT claim amount
Once you know the likely amount, the claim should state it clearly. Do not ask LOT to calculate everything for you. A stronger claim says, for example, that you request EUR 600 per passenger under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 because the covered LOT flight arrived more than 3 hours late at the final destination.
If you are ready to submit the demand yourself, use the LOT claim form guide. If the disruption was a missed connection, denied boarding, baggage issue or refund issue, use the more specific guide first: missed connection, overbooking, baggage or refund.
Use the calculator as a claim checklist
Let ClaimWinger calculate and claim from LOT
ClaimWinger can review the LOT route, distance, operating carrier, disruption reason, timing and documents, then handle the compensation claim where the case appears enforceable. This is useful when the calculator result is high but LOT has already refused or given vague reasons.
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Start with the online calculator. If the case looks eligible, ClaimWinger can assess the evidence and handle the claim.
FAQ: LOT compensation calculator
1. How much compensation can I get for a LOT flight?
EU 261 compensation is usually EUR 250, EUR 400 or EUR 600 per eligible passenger, depending mainly on flight distance and the type of disruption.
2. Does the LOT compensation calculator use departure delay or arrival delay?
For delay and missed-connection claims, the key time is usually arrival at the final destination, not only how late the aircraft departed.
3. Can a LOT long-haul flight qualify for EUR 600?
Yes. Long-haul LOT flights over 3,500 km can reach EUR 600 per eligible passenger if EU 261 applies and LOT has no valid extraordinary-circumstances defence.
4. Can LOT reduce EUR 600 compensation?
In limited long-haul rerouting cases, EU 261 allows a 50% reduction when arrival delay is below four hours. The details depend on the replacement journey.
5. Does the calculator include ticket refunds?
No. A ticket refund is separate from fixed EU 261 compensation. You may need both calculations if LOT cancelled the flight or a long delay made the trip pointless.
6. Does baggage compensation use the same LOT calculator?
No. Delayed, damaged or lost baggage is usually assessed under the Montreal Convention and documented expenses, not the EUR 250-600 EU 261 scale.
7. Can ClaimWinger check the exact LOT amount?
Yes. ClaimWinger can check the route, operating carrier, disruption type, timing and LOT refusal to estimate the claim amount and handle the case where enforceable.
Legal sources: LOT passenger rights in case of flight irregularities, LOT claim form after departure, Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, and Your Europe air passenger rights.