Flight compensation LOT Polish Airlines:
Odessa — Warsaw

Legal right: LOT Polish Airlines flight between Odessa and Warsaw

The route ODS - WAW by LOT Polish Airlines was disrupted? Whatever the cause, you could qualify for financial compensation.

Given the route between Odessa and Warsaw (949 km), the EU scale provides for automatic protection in case of a breach by LOT Polish Airlines. Short-haul routes are covered from the first tier.

Why are you entitled to 250 €?

The European Regulation EC 261/2004 is very strict regarding air passenger rights. The amount of fixed compensation does not depend on the price of your ticket, but only on the flight distance.

Did you know? Even if LOT Polish Airlines is a non-EU carrier, if the flight departs from Odessa International Airport, EU regulation applies completely.

How to know if the flight LOT Polish Airlines Odessa - Warsaw is eligible?

Three conditions must be met to trigger your right to 250€: {delay exceeds 3h at Warsaw|flight cancelled less than 14 days before|boarding denied} — and {the cause is attributable to|LOT Polish Airlines is responsible for|the fault lies with} LOT Polish Airlines.

In the case of a cancellation, if you were notified less than 14 days before your departure from Odessa, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for LOT Polish Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Warsaw.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Odessa airport.
• Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to LOT Polish Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your LOT Polish Airlines compensation

The EU Court of Justice has clearly stated: internal industrial action do not constitute extraordinary circumstances for airlines. This ruling is binding across the entire EU.

A strike by air traffic control at Odessa International Airport or Eurocontrol is an independent circumstance over which LOT Polish Airlines cannot act.

What are your rights at Odessa airport in case of prolonged wait?

The duty of assistance is a essential provision of the EU text. Independently of the 250€ question, if the delay extends at Odessa International Airport, LOT Polish Airlines must distribute meal vouchers.

In case of a overnight flight delay, the regulation requires that lodging and transport to and from Odessa International Airport are entirely at the carrier's expense.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from LOT Polish Airlines?

It is essential to save your LOT Polish Airlines ticket and every email related to the delay at Odessa International Airport. These documents are vital for building your case.

If you lack availability for months of back-and-forth, outsourcing your case to legal experts is the most effective way to see your 250€ arrive in your bank account.

How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?

Some passengers wait over 6 months for a response from LOT Polish Airlines. An expert can halve this time.

By choosing a "No Win, No Fee" service, you take no risk. If the 250€ aren't recovered, you owe nothing. As transparent as that.

What to do faced with silence or refusal from the airline?

Don't take at face value LOT Polish Airlines's email claiming that Odessa's airport was blocked by snow without consulting certified METAR data.

Aviation law experts have a vast record of rulings against LOT Polish Airlines, which is a powerful lever in proceedings.