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PIR number LISLO10633 Two out of three bags of our luggage was delayed not sent to us. When it was due for delivery, they did not call us, so we were unable to ensure we were at home. On the third day, we had to go to the airport to collect the bags ourselves. The taxi fares came to 5.91 and 11.40 euros. We also had to buy clothes and toiletries for a total 343.91 euro for three people. It is unreasonable for us to have to pay this. We tried calling and emailing "Lost and Found" countless times but they didn´t help usUnknown
The LOT replied giving only 200 euro reimbursement which I found really low. The thing is we arrived at 16:30 the stuff at the airport told us that we will get the luggage with the next flight that was the same evening, if not then next morning. We haven't heard anything from them on Sunday nor on Monday morning, I called them in order to see what is going on and then at 12pm as I didnt have any updates I went and bought 2 sets of clothes, as long as I was traveling with a t-shirt and some sweatpants and I didnt have anything to wear. Eventually they called us on Monday evening telling us that in 30 minutes the driver will arrive to deliver our luggage. I gave them all the opportunities to make things right and I waited for them, but now they are paying me back only 200euro cause this is what they find justifiable. I find it very unfairUnknown
I wasn’t given anything other than the claim number. Due this issue, I wasn’t able to take my medication due the spinal surgery for a few days, I was out of clothes, cosmetics, underwear, everything.Unknown
yes this mishandled situation caused me to make additional expenses which was really just so sad because I had everything in my suitcase and without my things it was really hard for me to live in the mountains and camp every day without my luggageElle Laurel L
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My luggage was mishandled and in very bad condition after getting it back. At first when I checked in my luggage it looked as brand new, now it seems like it has been through a lot of bad contions. I received my luggage on my very last night (meaning I didn’t have my luggage for the whole trip except the last night). One luggage was missing.Unknown
Dear LOT Polish Airlines Team, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a delayed baggage incident and to request reimbursement for essential expenses incurred as a direct result. Passenger Details: Name: Ioana Stoian Property Irregularity Report (PIR) Number: WROLO29171 Baggage Tag Number: LO421335 Flight Details: Date: 16 October 2026 Route: Bucharest (OTP) - Warsaw (WAW) - Wroclaw (WRO) Flights: LO640 (OTP-WAW) and LO3853 (WAW-WRO) Narrative of Events: On October 16, 2026, I was traveling from Bucharest to Wroclaw. At the boarding gate for flight LO640 in Bucharest, I was required by your staff to check my 8kg hand luggage, which contained essential hiking equipment. I expressed my strong reluctance to do so, highlighting my concern about my very short connection time in Warsaw (1 hour and 20 minutes). Despite my objection, the bag was taken for check-in. I also noted that this rule was not applied consistently, as other passengers were permitted to board with similar-sized hand luggage. As I feared, my baggage did not arrive in Wroclaw. I immediately filed a Property Irregularity Report (PIR: WROLO29171) at the Wroclaw airport. This was my first time traveling with LOT and my first visit to Poland. The trip was a short team-building weekend with my work colleagues, centered around an 8-hour mountain hike in Szklarska Poręba, scheduled for the morning of Saturday, October 17. The delayed bag contained all my necessary hiking gear. My baggage was finally delivered to my hotel (Hotel Pod Szrenica) on Saturday, October 17, at approximately 15:30. This was far too late for me to be able to join my team for the planned event. Claim for Reimbursement: In order to participate in the hiking event, which was the main purpose of my trip, I had no choice but to purchase replacement equipment. On the October 16, I bought essential gear from the DECATHLON WROCLAW BIELA PL store. Total Amount: 857.22 RON (equivalent to 685.94 PLN or 161 Euro ) Transaction Date: 16 October 2026 Due to the significant stress caused by this entire situation, I misplaced the physical receipt. However, I am attaching the official bank transaction statement which serves as legal proof of payment, clearly showing the merchant, date, and amount. Conclusion: The forced check-in of my hand luggage, despite my valid concerns about the short connection, directly led to the delay and the subsequent financial loss. The situation ruined a significant part of my planned trip and caused considerable stress and inconvenience. Therefore, I request a full reimbursement of 161 Euro for the emergency purchases I was forced to make. I have attached the following documents to support my claim: Property Irregularity Report (PIR) and Baggage Claim Stub. Official Bank Transaction Statement for the Decathlon purchase. Copies of my boarding passes. I trust that you will handle this claim with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. I look forward to your prompt response and the reimbursement. Sincerely, Ioana StoianUnknown
I was pregnant and sat and waited for my luggage. I had to buy a bus ticket to my home country twice. I received my luggage in four hours. Until I got my luggage, I couldn’t leave the airport to eat good food. The plane ticket was more expensive because of the suitcase, but they forgot to load it on the plane. The suitcase contained children's things, medicines and important documents.Unknown
The luggage did not make the connecting flight to Venice and once the luggage arrived in Venice we had left our accomodation in Venice for Sorrento. The luggage was then sent to Naples airport where we suggested it that it just be taken straight to Rome as we were only staying in Sorrento for 3 nights and didn’t want to risk it not making it in time in Sorrento and delay the process even more. We have now had to buy an extra luggage bag and pay for an extra bag on the way home. 8 days later we received our luggage in Rome. 2 checked luggage bags were delayed during this time. There has been no cash allowance provided when submitting this.Unknown
I was gate 32 and they call for the last call which i was there showing passeport and ticket. They were passengers just in front of me going to the plane but the boarding controller just told me that he received instruction and that company told him that gate is closed and he can no longer board passenger. Some passenger were still entering the plane in front of me in the tunnel but even by telling him this he refused simply. It was ly flight to go back home as i live in france but nothing to do the controller refused again. Passengers were still entering the plane 5 to 10 minutes after this event so it makes completly no sense why i get denied.Unknown
Damaged Baggage - File Reference KRKL074753 Dear LOT Polish Airlines Baggage Claims Section, I am writing to submit a formal claim for compensation for my damaged checked baggage under File Reference KRKL074753, concerning my journey on 7 October 2026, flights LO150 / LO3907, routing CAI - WAW - KRK. When I collected my baggage at Kraków Airport, I discovered that one of the suitcase wheels had been completely broken off and was missing entirely. The wheel was not present when I received the suitcase, and therefore the suitcase was delivered to me with one wheel completely missing. The damage was reported immediately at the airport, and a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) / Damaged Baggage Report was issued. The report records the damage as "BOTT/FOOT/WHEELS" and states the declared value of the baggage as EUR 200. I would like to clarify that I am requesting financial compensation for the damage and loss of the wheel, rather than repair or replacement of the suitcase. The complete loss of one of the suitcase's wheels is significant damage and affects the suitcase's normal functionality and usability. Since the wheel was completely broken off and was not returned to me with the baggage, I consider this to be damage that occurred while the baggage was under the carrier's responsibility. I therefore kindly request that LOT Polish Airlines assess my claim and provide appropriate monetary compensation for the damaged baggage, taking into account the extent of the damage and the recorded baggage value of EUR 200. I have attached the relevant documents and can provide photographs of the suitcase and the damaged/missing wheel, as well as my baggage tag and travel documents, if required. Please confirm receipt of this claim and advise me of the compensation procedure and the amount offered. Kind regards, MAHAMED MAHMOUD File Reference: KRKL074753 Flight: LO150/L03907 Date: 7 October 2026Unknown
I missed an important meeting in the morning on October 7th because I had to find fresh clothes to wear. And I had to delay my further travel in order to wait for luggage to arrive in PragueInfluence by other flights
The Plane from Baku/GYD departed 30-40 minutes later than the scheduled time, which affected the later flight from WAW to BRU. The plane did not wait for additional 30-40 minitues due to the previous delay and the boarding was closedUnknown
After traveling for 19 hours, no compensation, online tracking wasn’t working, couldn’t get ahold of anyone via phone, and they delivered my luggage at 11:57pm saying I couldn’t claim another day, causing me to almost miss my flight out. Basically I got my luggage right before I left Tokyo…Unknown
Luggage did not arrive at the final destination, I purchased toiletries and basic clothing for less than 60 euros to help me until the luggage arrived.Unknown
There were two delayed bags belonging to two different passengers — my mother and me, so I would like to make sure that any reimbursement is considered for both passengers, not as a single baggage claim. Our itinerary on 2 October 2026 was: - LO317 — Warsaw (WAW) → Milan Malpensa (MXP) - AZ1197 — Milan Linate (LIN) → Reggio di Calabria (REG) At check-in in Warsaw, the LOT agent tagged both bags directly to Reggio di Calabria. Since we had to change airports in Milan, we specifically asked whether we needed to collect the bags at Malpensa and check them in again at Linate. The agent told us that we did not need to do this and that the baggage would be transferred to our final destination. We therefore did not collect the bags in Milan. After arriving in Reggio di Calabria, we were informed that this had been incorrect and that we should have collected the baggage ourselves in Milan. Our delayed baggage report reference is REGAZ14987. The baggage tag numbers are LO160050 and LO160061.Unknown
Dear Sir/Madam, First of all, I would like to explain the additional expenses I incurred as a result of this incident. While I was tracking the status of my baggage late at night, I unfortunately missed the last bus and was therefore forced to take a taxi. As I paid for the taxi in cash, I am unable to provide a receipt as proof of this expense. Nevertheless, this was an unavoidable additional cost caused by the baggage delay. Furthermore, because my baggage was delivered late, I was unable to use the personal belongings and clothing I had packed in my suitcase. As a result, I had to purchase essential replacement items, which caused me additional and unexpected expenses. I have provided the available receipts and supporting documents for these purchases. I kindly ask you to take these circumstances into consideration and assist me with my claim. In addition to the significant damage to my suitcase, several of my personal belongings were damaged, and some items are also missing. Most importantly, after such a long and exhausting journey, I had to deal with considerable inconvenience and additional expenses because of the delayed and damaged baggage. I therefore respectfully request appropriate compensation for the losses, damage, and additional expenses I have incurred as a result of this incident. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your assistance and a fair resolution of my claim. Yours faithfully, Mehmet Can KayaNo reason given
It got delayed. So I missed my connection, and got vouchers for taxis, snack box and the boarding pass to the flight the following day at 22:45, meaning after more than 24 hours.Unknown
Dears, I would like to inform you that my flight was delayed from Prague to Warsaw and I have missed my flight from Warsaw to Yerevan. I have stayed in Warsaw one full day and I will fly back on 02 October instead of 01 October. Please provide me with compensation. Thank you in advance! Kind regards, AshotUnknown
We had a boattour plannend at 2:00 PM 21/09/2026. Including a swim at the blue cave. Besides was the weather 29 degrees, we had only long jeans to wear... and no more swimwear. So we headed to Kotor shoppingcenter to buy some suitable clothes. (Parking terror in Kotor, if we had our luggage we had planned to go by foot and not with the car. We lost almost 3h of our day because of the lost luggage) So our first day didn't go as planned and wasn't relaxed at all. Our luggage arrived at the hotel around 10 PM that evening. we also had to eat at the hotel instead of going out because we waited for our suitcase.No reason given
The initial flight scheduled for August 31st was canceled on the very day of departure. As a replacement, the airline proposed an alternative flight for the next available date, September 1st, which required two layovers instead of the original one. Because the departure was rescheduled from August 31st at 17:10 to September 1st at 17:10, the new flight departed exactly 24 hours later. Furthermore, while the original itinerary was supposed to land at 13:50, the alternative flight arrived at 17:30 the following day. As a result of these changes, we reached our final destination 27 hours and 40 minutes later than initially planned.Unknown
Yes it was very stressful as I am a long way from home, also I had to go out and buy socks, boxers, one pair of shorts (Europe is going into winter so it took me 2 hours of walking around to find some) and 2 t shirts, luckily I had my toiletries in my carry on so I didn’t have to go and purchase them aswell.Unknown
I didn't get through bcuz of the border control. They acted like the law didn't exist and like I was like an animal they said they haves me the flight and I could take it tomorrow and acted like the right to care doesn't existUnknown
In addition to traveling to a war zone to aid to our cancer stricken 85-year-old father in Kiev Ukraine, every step of our trip after leaving US was a pure nightmare. I had a worth of 2 days of my own medication with me and the rest in the luggage which wasn't delivered after 9-10 days. I couldn't find any equivalent or ability to find a substitute. Not to mention my brother and I didn't have basic necessities for 9 days. Please read details in the pdf letter.Unknown
Subject: Complaint Regarding Unexplained Seat Reassignment and Poor Customer Service Dear LOT Polish Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding my recent flight from Warsaw to Copenhagen. When I scanned my boarding pass at the gate before boarding, a new boarding pass was printed and handed to me by a member of your staff. I had originally been assigned a seat in row 3, but was unexpectedly moved to row 23. While I understand that operational reasons may occasionally require seat changes, what I found unacceptable was the way this situation was handled. The staff member simply handed me the new boarding pass and said, "This is your ticket," without providing any explanation for the seat reassignment. No apology was offered, nor was any attempt made to inform me of the reason for the change. I had to ask for confirmation myself to understand what had happened. Being moved from a seat near the front of the aircraft to one much further back was disappointing in itself, but the complete lack of communication and courtesy made the experience significantly worse. As a passenger, I expect to be treated with respect and to receive a clear explanation when such changes are made, particularly at the point of boarding. This experience left me feeling undervalued as a customer and has unfortunately affected my perception of LOT Polish Airlines. The way this situation was handled fell well below the standard of service I would expect, and it has made me question whether I would choose to travel with LOT again in the future. I would appreciate an explanation for the seat reassignment and would welcome your comments regarding the conduct and communication of the gate staff involved. I look forward to your response. Kind regards, MariaUnknown
Me and my father was traveling from Gdansk to Bergen. He was suddenly denied entry to the plane at the gate. The person working at the gate told us the captain refused my father entry because of "health-related reasons" concerning my father. They demanded my father to go to a doctor and get documents stating my father is healthy enough to fly. When we went to Gdansk from Bergen before all this, then there were no problems with the airline company concerning his health. He is 60 years old and can`t walk long distances, so we got (and ordered) a wheelchair and assistance at the airport. He also ordered double seats (2 seats) for himself because he is overweigth and big. I had to stay with my father because of these reasons. He got a new plane ticket for free from the company we used (LOT Polish airlines), while i had to buy a new plane ticket from LOT Polish airlines. We were supposed/originally to be in Bergen 20. september. Because he needed 2 seats, then LOT Polish airlines told us we had to wait until 22.september for the plane home to Bergen. The airline didn`t offer any help at all (except he got his new ticket for free). We came from a wedding and 66 people from the wedding traveled at the same plane me and my father was supposed to. It was very humiliating for both of us and discriminatory. He is completely able to fly by plane. He also booked appointment at a doctor and got documents concerning his health, which stated that he is completely fine to fly by plane. I had an doctors appointment the 21. of September which i missed ,and i have to pay 175 euros for not showing up. We spent a lot of money on hotel (as documented). I had to buy a new plane ticket (as documented) We had to buy food and something to drink while we waited for the next plane. We had to pay for taxi to/from the hotel. We had to buy appointment at doctor (for him to get documents stating he is able to fly).Unknown
LOT lost my baggage and was necessary to wait few days for my baggage , i have it my working boots wich i need to buy a new pair to be ready for work not because was my fault because of LOT also in that day i lost my train because of the waiting for baggage and then waiting to fill in the form at the airport. So everything that happened was because LOT didn't had a good organization with the baggageUnknown
LOT flight LO 80 (Narita - Warsaw), scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 22:50, was abruptly cancelled by the airline. My 16-year-old daughter was supposed to travel on this flight. She was left alone at Tokyo-Narita Airport in the middle of the night. The trip had been planned in advance: a bus from Warsaw to Ukraine was booked, and insurance had been paid for. The flight cancellation caused my child both emotional distress and financial loss. I request a full refund for booking YGGFNH (DZHUMAHA NADIIA). Please treat my inquiry seriously. I am a single mother raising a 16-year-old daughter on my own. Your cancelled flight caused us both emotional distress and financial loss. I request a refund for the round-trip booking.Unknown
The delay in receiving my baggage had a significant negative impact on my trip and caused considerable inconvenience and stress. My baggage was delayed by an additional day after I arrived at the airport, leaving me without access to essential clothing, toiletries, and other personal necessities. As I had no reasonable alternative, I was required to purchase replacement items so that I could continue my trip comfortably and meet my basic needs. This resulted in unexpected out-of-pocket expenses that I would not otherwise have incurred, as well as disruption to my travel plans.Unknown
- initially the fly was delayed and then the front desk officer told me that the reservation is not any more valid. i have messages from LOT airline with the 2 times e=when they delayed the fly - i have arrived with another company late afternoon - about 1730lt on 30.06.2026 (about 8 hours later then the original planning) - i was traveling for work purpose and the delay caused by not arriving in the scheduled time was generating also delays in Amsterdam - my final destination was Rotterdam (traveling by car from Amsterdam to Rotterdam)Unknown
My luggage with tag LO545462 was lost and delivered on the 10.09 at 22:00. the luggage contained all my necessities as well as since I had to attend an event, my clothing for the event. I had nothing - no underwear, toiletries, cosmetics, clothes. Also some of the things - cosmetics had handling conditions, they had to be refrigerated, and the flight duration would have been alright, but with the delay, even when I got them, I had to throw them away, cause they had gone bad. I filed the PIR straight at the Madrid airport. Expenses I am not including here are also additional transportation costs, since it took me a long time to deal with the lost luggage and it was after midnight and there were no public transportation available so I had to take a taxi at the value of 30eur which I would appreciate if would be returned. I paid cash, so I don't have a receipt for it. At the airport nobody indicated what and if anything would be reimbursed in this scenario .Christiana M
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I checked my luggage at the ticketing counter and the attendant said it would be sent to my final destination in Madrid. When I landed, my bag never arrived. The attendant in Madrid said the bag was still in Tallinn, my original destination. I completed a PIR form in person. This item was supposed to be delivered to my hotel by 6 pm on Sunday, September 20, but when I checked the PIR tracking on September 20 at 8 pm the airlines was trying to locate my bag. I have yet to receive any of my luggage. I am missing one bag and the airline hasn’t provided compensationTechnical problems
I am writing regarding flight LO26 on December 31, 2025. As passangers we were kept on board the aircraft for more than FOUR hours prior to departure, including approximately 45 minutes without electrical power. I am in possession of photographs and video recordings clearly documenting the duration of the delay and the conditions onboard, as well as witness statements from other passenger. After this, we were required to queue for reissued flight tickets and rush to another flight. As a result, we lost one day and one night, including prepaid hotel accommodation, which caused additional expenses.Problems at airport
Passenger names: Nareshachari Donnahalli Bramhachari Vidya Ekanthachar Sumithra Journey: Tirana, Albania → Warsaw Chopin Airport → London Heathrow Airline: LOT Polish Airlines We travelled from Tirana Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport without any problems. However, after arriving in Warsaw, we were informed that our connecting flight to London Heathrow had been cancelled. We were subsequently rebooked onto a flight scheduled for approximately 3:20 p.m. the following day. As we did not hold a Schengen visa and were not EU/Schengen passport holders, we were informed that we could not leave the international transit area of Warsaw Airport. Consequently, we were required to remain in the transit zone for more than 18 hours. What was particularly concerning was that passengers who were permitted to leave the airport, including passengers with appropriate European/Schengen or British travel documents, were provided with hotel accommodation, transportation and other assistance. We did not receive equivalent practical assistance and were required to remain in the airport throughout the night and into the following day. We were given only a food voucher worth approximately PLN 55 each. This was clearly inadequate given the length of the delay and the fact that we were required to remain in the airport for more than 18 hours. We eventually managed to access an executive lounge using my own card, where I was able to obtain one meal. We also had to spend our own money on food and other necessities during the prolonged wait. The situation was extremely difficult and distressing. Among other things: * We were forced to remain in the airport transit zone for more than 18 hours. * We were unable to leave the airport because we did not have a Schengen visa. * We were not provided with hotel accommodation. * We were not provided with transportation or suitable arrangements for the overnight delay. * The food voucher provided was insufficient for the duration of the delay. * We did not have access to our checked-in luggage during this period. * As a result, we had no access to our personal belongings, toiletries or spare clothing. * We were unable to properly wash, freshen up or take a shower during this prolonged period. * We had to use our own money to obtain food and other necessities. * We had to find our own way of managing the situation despite the cancellation being outside our control. * When we contacted the LOT service centre for assistance, the staff member we dealt with was extremely rude and unhelpful. Rather than providing meaningful assistance or explaining what support was available to us, she did not adequately address our concerns. We understand that passengers’ circumstances may differ depending on their nationality and immigration status. However, our lack of a Schengen visa meant that we were effectively confined to the transit zone, which made the consequences of the cancellation substantially more difficult for us. We therefore expected LOT to provide appropriate care and assistance that took our circumstances into account. We would like LOT Polish Airlines to review this matter and confirm: 1. What compensation we are entitled to under the applicable passenger-rights legislation for the cancellation and resulting delay. 2. What duty of care LOT considers applicable to passengers who are required to remain airside because they do not hold a Schengen visa. 3. Why hotel accommodation or an appropriate alternative was not provided to us when we were required to remain at Warsaw Airport overnight. 4. Why only PLN 55 per passenger was provided for food despite the delay lasting more than 18 hours. 5. Whether LOT will reimburse the reasonable expenses we incurred ourselves as a result of the cancellation and prolonged stay at the airport. 6. Whether LOT will provide additional compensation for the significant inconvenience, distress and hardship caused by being required to remain in the transit area for more than 18 hours without adequate facilities or assistance. 7. Please also investigate the conduct of the LOT service-centre employee we contacted and explain why our requests for assistance were not handled appropriately. We arrived next day at 7pm on 09/09/2026 at London Heathrow Airport and We stood more than 3 hours near Passport Control Centre in Airport, We reached our home after 7 hours after landing in AirPort. We are not making this complaint simply because the flight was cancelled. We understand that flight cancellations can occur. Our concern is the manner in which we were treated following the cancellation and the lack of adequate assistance despite the very difficult circumstances in which we were placed. We would appreciate the compensation and reimbursement available to both passengers. We look forward to receiving your response and resolving this matter promptly. Yours faithfully, Nareshachari Donnahalli Bramhachari On behalf of myself and my wife, Vidya Ekanthachar SumithraUnknown
Baggage Misplacement & Delayed Delivery (Montreal Convention 1999) My checked baggage was mishandled in Amsterdam and failed to arrive in Barcelona upon my late-night landing (PIR generated at airport). The total delay in returning my luggage extended to 10+ days, during which I was left in a foreign country without my personal effects, winter apparel, technical gear, or critical physical academic credentials. 3. Essential Interim Expenses & Financial Damages (€1,500+) Because this relocation coincided with the start of my Master’s program, the absence of my luggage forced me to immediately reconstruct a functional wardrobe and purchase essential daily items, incurring interim expenses exceeding €1,500. Expenses include essential daily wear, specialized footwear/jackets, medical/skin care needed due to extreme stress, and emergency transit logistics from the airport due to late-night flight arrival. Receipts and proof of expenditure are attached. 4. Consequential Hardship & Severe Disruption Academic Impact: The loss of my physical academic documents contained in the bag severely compromised my initial university registration process and caused me to miss mandatory University Orientation and Welcome Sessions at the Johan Cruyff Institute. Operational Hardship: I suffered grave inconvenience, distress, and administrative disruption during my first two weeks of international relocation due to the carrier's prolonged gross negligence. Demand: I request the immediate remittance of €600 (Flight Delay EC 261/2004) plus full reimbursement of interim essential expenses and damages under the Montreal Convention limits, remitted directly to my designated IBAN.Unknown
Statement of Facts: • my fight was delayed by more than 6 hours against the scheduled arrival time. • Total flight distance exceeds 3,500 km. • upon reaching Poland, i was rebooked to Amsterdam (because of the flight’s fault and delay) and then sent to BCN. • On arrival at Barcelona (BCN), I waited at the baggage carousel until approximately 12:00 AM before being informed my checked luggage had been misplaced in Amsterdam. • A Property Irregularity Report (PIR) was filed at Barcelona airport on arrival (PIR reference: [insert]). • My luggage was not returned to me until [date], a delay of 15 days from the date of arrival. • As a result, I was compelled to repurchase essential clothing, toiletries, and personal items to sustain myself during this period, incurring costs exceeding EUR 1,500 within the first 4–5 days alone. • My checked bag also contained an expensive mountaineering down jacket, which was not returned with the rest of the luggage and remains missing. • Due to the late-night arrival without any checked luggage and no prior local support network, I was required to engage and pay a private individual to transport me and my remaining belongings from the airport to my accommodation. • As a direct consequence of the above, I was unable to attend my university's orientation and welcome session. • My checked luggage also contained original academic records required for enrolment formalities, the unavailability of which caused further administrative complications with my university. • The combined circumstances — arriving alone in a new country for the first time, without belongings or documents, and having to independently manage repurchasing, transport, and university enrolment issues within days — caused significant personal distress and inconvenience. Claim 1 — Flight Delay Compensation under EC 261/2004 Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 295/91, I am entitled to fixed compensation of EUR 600 per passenger, on the following basis: • Flight distance exceeded 3,500 km; and • Arrival at the final destination was delayed by more than 4 hours. I hereby demand immediate payment of EUR 600 in respect of this flight delay. Claim 2 — Baggage Delay Damages under the Montreal Convention 1999 The mishandling and 15-day delay of my checked baggage is governed by Article 19 of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air (Montreal Convention 1999), which provides that the carrier is liable for damage caused by delay in the carriage of baggage, unless it proves that all reasonable measures to avoid the damage were taken. Article 22(2) of the Convention caps the carrier's liability for baggage (including delay) at 1,519 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per passenger — the limit in force since 28 December 2024 following ICAO's five-yearly inflation review — absent a special declaration of interest. I note this cap applies to my baggage-delay claim in its entirety, and I am claiming within that limit. The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed, in Walz v Clickair SA (Case C-63/09), that this liability cap encompasses both material and non-material damage — including distress and inconvenience arising from delayed baggage Relief Sought • EUR 600 fixed compensation under EC 261/2004 for the flight delay; and • Payment of baggage delay damages under Article 19 of the Montreal Convention 1999, up to the applicable liability limit of 1,288 SDR, comprising the material losses and non-material distress and inconvenience set out above. I would be grateful for your prompt acknowledgment of this claim and confirmation of the timeline for its processing. Please do not hesitate to contact me should any further information or documentation be required.Unknown
The checked in bag booked from Vienna to Warsaw was found broken. This has been reported at Warsaw Airport on arrival: File reference No is: WAWLO69460/13 SEP 26/1400GMT. Bag was in a good condition when checked in. The damage has occured while in your care. The bag has got broken and torn as well as one of the Zipper pull tab was broken and lost. Attached are the photos of the damage, along with my baggage tag, Boarding pass, details of my tickets and damaged bag report. I would like to resolve this claim as soon as possible including compensation. Kind regards, Prashant Mishra Flight No/Date L0222/13 SEP, 2026 PNR No: 8IPSSW Contact No: 91-9811922315 (Whatsapp No), 91-8588867810 Email id: pmishra@dbeb.iitd.ac.in Address: Prashant Mishra 51 Vikramshila Apartment, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas New Delhi, IndiaUnknown
Dear LOT Polish Airlines, I am submitting a claim for reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred as a direct result of the delayed delivery of my checked baggage during my journey from Riga (RIX) to Madrid (MAD) via Warsaw (WAW) on 3 September 2026, on flights LO782 and LO431. My checked baggage did not arrive in Madrid together with me and was only delivered approximately two days later. During this period, I was without the personal belongings, clothing, footwear, toiletries and cosmetics that I had packed in my checked baggage. As a result, I had to purchase necessary replacement items in order to manage my stay in Madrid and continue my normal activities. In particular, I had only the sweatpants I was wearing when travelling and did not have sufficient clothing or underwear available. I therefore had to purchase replacement clothing and underwear. I also had no suitable alternative footwear apart from the sneakers I was travelling in, which required me to purchase replacement footwear. I additionally had to purchase toiletries and personal-care items that were unavailable to me because they were in my delayed baggage. I also had to replace my usual makeup and cosmetic products. These products are part of my regular personal routine and are also necessary for maintaining my social-media content and continuing my content-creation activities while travelling. As my usual products were unavailable due to the delayed baggage, I had to purchase replacements. I have attached the available receipts and supporting documentation for these purchases. I respectfully request reimbursement of the reasonable expenses incurred as a direct consequence of the baggage delay, in accordance with the applicable passenger-rights and baggage-liability rules. I would appreciate your consideration of the full amount of the documented expenses, as these purchases were made as a consequence of being without my checked baggage for approximately two days. Passenger: Aleksa Tarane Booking reference: Y536CV Flights: LO782 / LO431 Route: RIX–WAW–MAD Date: 3 September 2026 Kind regards, Aleksa TaraneUnknown
The bag arrived on 8 September at 1:50 pm per update on the LOT website. It was delivered 24h later on 9 September in the afternoon. As per the claim, I had a ministerial work event starting on 8 September in the morning. For that I had to buy shirts, pants and shoes. One detail: I have split one bill into two for shirts (2) and one pant.Unknown
Because of the fact that my baggage was delayed I had to buy a few cheap clothes to have something to wear which was vey inconvenient considering I brought good quality clothes with me in the bag and couldn't wear what I was planning to . I had a lot of time going to several places to buy the things I need , meaning clothes , toiletries , underwear , socks and lost precious time that I could have spent visiting.Unknown
Dear LOT Polish Airlines Baggage Services, My name is Ali Hajiesmaeily. I checked in my baggage at Istanbul Airport for my LOT Polish Airlines flights. My journey was a connecting flight from Istanbul to Porto, with a stopover and flight connection in Warsaw, where my baggage was supposed to be transferred to the next flight. However, upon arrival at my final destination, Porto Airport, my baggage was not delivered to me, and I officially reported the missing baggage at Porto Airport. I kindly request that you urgently investigate this matter, locate my baggage, and arrange for it to be delivered to me as soon as possible. Passenger: Ali Hajiesmaeily Date of travel: 6 September 2026 Route: Istanbul → Warsaw → Porto Flights: LO138 / LO427 Booking reference: Y2WSKY Ticket number: 0802427466802 Missing baggage: 1 piece Baggage tag: LO487803 PIR Reference: OPOLO10132 The relevant documents are attached. Please inform me of the current status of my baggage and the result of your investigation as soon as possible. Kind regards, Ali HajiesmaeilyUnknown
My checked baggage did not arrive with me in Athens and was delivered several days late. I had paid approximately €82 for checked baggage. Since all my clothes and personal belongings were in the suitcase, I had no change of clothes and was forced to purchase essential clothing and other necessities in Athens while waiting for my luggage. This caused me additional expenses and significant inconvenience. I reported the missing baggage immediately upon arrival and received PIR reference L0385617. I can provide receipts for my necessary purchases, proof of the baggage fee, my booking confirmation, baggage tag and PIR report.No reason given
Flight LO125 WAW–RUH on 22 March 2026 was cancelled 10 days before departure. I pursued the EUR 600 compensation claim directly with LOT Polish Airlines and subsequently through ADR proceedings before the Polish Passengers’ Rights Ombudsman, case RPP.052.3418.2026.ULC. During ADR, the Ombudsman proposed EUR 600 compensation under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004. LOT declined to settle and maintained its extraordinary-circumstances defence concerning the security/political situation in the Middle East. Following termination of ADR, I submitted a final demand to LOT. LOT has again rejected the claim and confirmed that it has not changed its position. I also have supporting evidence of continued flight operations to and from Riyadh during the relevant period and can provide the complete evidence package upon request.Unknown
No clothes, Need buy New clothes until my luggage arrive, no paper work to Take my notices, day of work loose like a remote worker, My PPE is inside one of the luggage i cannot do nothing without PPEUnknown
According to the Montreal international regulation I have a right 2 years for claim. Instead of that we need to take responsibility by Air Canada. In your application I feil the date. The right is 20 October 2024, On more I give you my information of lost baggage. At the same date I take the PIR from Air Canada, YAWAC78984. I don't have receive a report after 21 days from Air Canada. In that way I made a report to the Canadian Transportation Agency and take a lost baggage number 24-62920. After 90 days, according to the regulation It normal to start the case, but noting. Now, it is best way to take your corresponding and support from your agency about the case. Referent number for flight is T4QPU2 with connection LO 592, LO 45 and AC 470. Tag number for baggage is 0523 1P 689283. I look forward information for your providing. MY laptop was there allso It was my diplomatic trip provider by Canadian governentUnknown
We were told by LOT at the gate, after waiting more than 30 minutes to have the boarding completed, that the flight is overbooked and we do not have places in the flight form Warsaw to Madrid. After more than one hour, we were rerouted to Amsterdam and from there we were landing around 8pm in Madrid and my luggage was lost. I received my luggage in Madrid on 30 August, late in the eveningUnknown
The flight from Bucharest to Warsaw was late, we were told to wait at the gate and when the gate was closed they told us that the flight is overbooked.Unknown
All of my important things where there. Multiple opportunities of clothes, creams and make up, my vitamins and sandals, phone stand. I had to get by with minimum things basically. Then they promised my luggage gone arrive back on 1.09 that they found it but still no luggage. My whole trip i need to go by with these things. Then they wrote a new letter that 2.09 my luggage is arriving with flight, but still no luggage. It made my traveling very uncomfortable.Unknown
My vacation on 7 days cruise line was destroyed, uncomfortable to come on board without any clothes and focus to fix this problem instead to enjoy.Unknown
My fiancée, Nefeli Konstantinou, and I were travelling together and were sharing 1 checked luggage. We went to Greece for a family wedding and then returning to France so that we could attend another wedding shortly afterwards. I, Florian Calistri, was the best man, while Nefeli Konstantinou was the maid of honour. The wedding was particularly important to us, both personally and professionally, as the couple are very close to us and are also public influencers whose wedding was an important professional event for them. Unfortunately, our checked baggage did not arrive at our destination. When we arrived at the airport, there was no one available to assist us with the delayed baggage. After eventually finding an employee, we were simply instructed to submit a claim online. The delay caused us significant problems because the luggage contained clothes and personal items that we specifically needed for the wedding. We had purchased appropriate wedding clothes in Greece because we did not own suitable clothing in the required dress-code colours. Since we were part of the wedding party, we could not simply wear any clothes. The luggage containing these items was delayed, meaning that the clothes arrived only after the wedding had already taken place. Our baggage finally arrived after approximately three days. When we received it, the suitcase was visibly dirty and appeared to have been handled very roughly. The contents had also been damaged. A can of sweets inside the suitcase was bent, and a bottle had broken and leaked throughout the luggage, damaging the surrounding contents. We also experienced further inconvenience when collecting the baggage. We went to the airport ourselves to collect it after returning from the wedding, as we had previously indicated. However, when we arrived at approximately 18:00, there was no staff available to assist us. We were subsequently told that the baggage could be delivered to our home that evening. Despite this, the delivery was made the following morning instead. As a result, I had to leave work in order to be present and receive the baggage. This entire situation caused considerable inconvenience, additional expenses and stress during an important trip. The baggage was delayed for approximately three days, arrived after the wedding for which the relevant clothing had been purchased, and was returned dirty with damaged contents. We also had to spend additional time dealing with the airport and arranging/awaiting delivery, including having to take time away from work. We therefore request appropriate compensation for the delayed baggage, the necessary expenses incurred as a result of the delay, and the damage to the suitcase and its contentsThese complaints are the subjective opinion of AirAdvisor members and not of AirAdvisor International Inc. We will try to monitor complaints for compliance (as feasible).

No one sets off on a flight expecting there to be problems, but with all the moving parts and busy airspace these days, things are bound to happen. When you need to file a LOT Polish Airlines complaint for things like poor service or LOT flight interruptions, you need to know what to do. We’ll outline:

AirAdvisor is happy to help with your claim, so you can avoid the stress of dealing with airlines and complicated laws.
Many of the most common LOT complaints relate to interrupted flights. This can be anything from flight delays to cancellations to denied boarding. In some cases, these interruptions will result in mandatory compensation from the airline, so it’s definitely worth filing a complaint.
For flight delays, LOT may be required to issue compensation when your flight is delayed by a minimum of 3 hours at your destination. Flight cancellations require a minimum notice period of at least 14 days to qualify. And if LOT bumps you from your flight, you could be entitled to compensation as well.
To give you an idea of the frequency of flight disruption complaints, here is a table showing LOT’s track record from our research into the top European airlines:
Year | On-Time Percentage | Cancellation Percentage |
2022 | 75.72% | 0.58% |
2023 | 83.71% | 0.47% |
With an average of approximately 85,000 flights annually, even a small percentage can mean a lot of affected passengers who need to make LOT complaints.
Aside from flight disruptions, another common complaint relates to the service passengers receive. Complaining about difficult booking procedures, poor in-flight experiences, or anything unsatisfactory is also worthwhile. This gives LOT the opportunity to improve and to say thank you, you may receive some type of voucher or travel credit.
Lastly, there are compensation requirements for mishandled luggage as well, so if LOT loses, damages, or delays your bags, it’s worth making a complaint for up to €1,300, depending on the route.

For flights that are entirely within Europe, ones that take off from an EU airport, and ones that arrive at an EU airport, LOT is required to honour something called Regulation EU261. This is what will dictate the amount of compensation you’ll receive for your LOT Polish Airlines complaints about flight disruptions. On the other hand, mishandled bag regulations are specified in the Montreal Convention.
For flight interruptions, there are certain criteria that need to be met to qualify for a range of compensation from €250 to €600:

Our team can help you achieve justice because we've been in the same situation ourselves.
Here’s an example of the amount of compensation you should receive for delayed LOT flights, depending on both distance and delay time:
Delay Time @ Final Destination | Total Travel Distance | |||
Flights under 1500km | Internal EU flights that are over 1500km | Non-internal EU flights between 1500km and 3500km | Non-internal EU flights over 3500km | |
Less than 3 hours | €0 | |||
3 hours or more | €250 | €400 | €400 | €600 |
When you know you’ll need to make LOT after travel complaints, here are a few things to remember:
LOT does not have an official email address for complaints. An alternative option is to contact them using WhatsApp.
In the UK, the London phone number is +442037888001. In the USA, it’s 1-212-789-0970. You can also reach the Poland-based contact centres at +48225777755 and +48224917755. Each of these options is open 24 hours.
Using the LOT complaints form online is the best way to contact the airline for official complaints. It’s found in the “Claim after departure” section of the forms. Note that there is a special separate form for passengers who travel to or from Spain.
LOT uses Messenger to chat with customers. You can find the link on the website in the bottom right corner of most pages. If there is no one available, you can still leave your question and await a response.

Using AirAdvisor saves precious time, and for this convenience, we only charge a small fee (as a percentage) on successful complaints. If LOT doesn’t issue a payout to you, our fee is 0.
Don’t leave money unclaimed to executives

For flight disruption claims, the best (and easiest) way to submit your LOT complaints is through AirAdvisor. We’ll handle everything with just a little bit of information from you. Alternatively, using the LOT complaints form online is the next best thing.
You can fill out the LOT online complaint form, and to communicate directly with an agent, you can call +442037888001 in the UK or 1-212-789-0970 in the US. WhatsApp and Messenger are also available on the website.
Yes, especially those that involve flight disruptions like cancellations, delays, and denied boarding. By simply submitting a LOT Polish Airlines complaint, passengers can receive up to €600 in compensation.

Author:
Amy LancelotteJob/Position: Senior Writer & Content Strategist
Amy Lancelotte is a Senior Content Writer and editorial contributor at AirAdvisor with over seven years of experience producing research-based articles for international audiences. Her work focuses on travel, aviation, and air passenger rights, with an emphasis on factual accuracy, verified data, and clear, reader-first explanations.
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