Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation LOT Polish Airlines:
Poznan — Warsaw

Planned legal compensation: 250 €

Was your flight between Pozna?-?awica Airport (POZ) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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CE 261 payout: LOT Polish Airlines flight Poznan → Warsaw

No one enjoys being stranded in the terminal. If LOT Polish Airlines didn't honour its scheduled times for your Poznan - Warsaw flight, the law is on your side.

The good news is, for this journey of 283 km, Regulation CE 261/2004 obliges LOT Polish Airlines to provide financial compensation. On a short-haul flight like this, a specific compensation tier applies.

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Pozna?-?awica Airport (POZ)
  • Arrival airport: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
  • Flight distance: 283 km (~0h21)
  • Applicable compensation: 250 €

Too few travellers claim what they're owed (less than 15% on average). Don't let this money go unclaimed: the process, despite its complexity, is an absolute right for every passenger.

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

The 3-hour threshold is calculated when the aircraft doors open at Warsaw Chopin Airport. If this applies and the cancellation wasn't caused by force majeure, LOT Polish Airlines must pay you 250€.

In summary: three situations trigger the 250€ payment on LOT Polish Airlines Poznan-Warsaw: late arrival over 180 minutes, last-minute cancellation, or involuntary denied boarding. Determine your situation right now.

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 Poznan airport.
  • Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to LOT Polish Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Poznan, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

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

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Remember to request a delay certificate from LOT Polish Airlines staff at Pozna?-?awica Airport. This document constitutes key evidence for your claim if you need to prove the delay.

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

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

Don't be surprised if you get no reply within two weeks. The average processing time for a carrier like LOT Polish Airlines to finalise a compensation case typically ranges from 1 to 3 months.

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

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Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Poznan - Warsaw

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled LOT Polish Airlines flight from Poznan to Warsaw?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between POZ and WAW being 283 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 250 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from LOT Polish Airlines?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
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