LOT Flight LO18 Delay Compensation: Newark to Rzeszow Claim Guide
LOT Flight LO18 usually refers to the Newark to Rzeszow service. If LO18 landed 3 or more hours late, this can still be a strong EU261 case even though the flight starts outside the EU, because the operating carrier is LOT and the route ends in Poland. If you want a quick eligibility check, start on ClaimWinger's delayed flight page.
Quick answer
If LOT Flight LO18 reached Rzeszow or your final destination on the same booking 3 or more hours late, EU261 can often mean EUR 600 per passenger. The key point is that LO18 is operated by LOT, an EU carrier, on a long-haul route from Newark into the EU.
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Does EU261 apply to LOT Flight LO18?
Usually yes. This is the key legal point behind most LO18 delay claims. The flight starts outside the EU, but it is operated by LOT, an EU carrier, and flies into Poland.
That means LO18 can still be covered even though Newark is outside the EU. For this route, the operating airline matters much more than the departure point alone.
| LO18 scenario | Typical outcome |
|---|---|
| Arrival in Rzeszow 3+ hours late | Often EUR 600 under EU261 |
| Delay below 3 hours at final destination | Fixed compensation is usually unavailable |
| Missed connection on one reservation | Delay may be measured at the final destination |
| Valid extraordinary circumstances | Fixed compensation can become weaker or unavailable |
How much compensation can LOT Flight LO18 pay?
LO18 is treated as a long-haul route above 3,500 km, so the usual EU261 amount is EUR 600 per passenger if the legal trigger is met. That is the headline figure most people search for when checking this flight number.
The amount can still change in edge cases. If LOT reroutes you and the replacement itinerary reaches the final destination within the legal time limits, the airline may try to reduce the amount by 50 percent.
Departure delay is not the same as legal arrival delay
A late departure from Newark is not enough by itself. EU261 usually looks at the arrival delay at the final destination. For many passengers on this route, that means Rzeszow. If the trip included a protected connection on one ticket, the relevant arrival point may be even later in the itinerary.
That is why the strongest claims focus on the real arrival gap, not only on what happened before takeoff in Newark.
LO18 can also matter for missed connections
If Rzeszow was not your final destination and you had an onward segment on the same reservation, the legally relevant delay may be measured at the final destination shown on the booking.
This can turn a moderate delay on LO18 into a stronger compensation case. If the onward leg was on a separate ticket, the claim is usually weaker.
How to check what happened to LOT Flight LO18 today
For live operational data, use LOT's official flight status tool and search by LO18 plus your date. That is the best way to confirm whether the disruption was really a delay and whether the schedule changed earlier.
Evidence checklist for a strong delay claim:
- Boarding pass and booking reference (PNR).
- All messages from LOT (email, SMS, app push).
- Screenshots of the actual arrival time from LOT.com or a third-party tracker.
- Photos of the airport arrivals/departures board.
- Receipts for meals, hotel, and transport — if LOT failed to provide care.
- Tickets for any missed onward connection.
Where to start your LO18 claim
If the issue was mainly a delay, the cleanest route is usually ClaimWinger's delayed flight page. If the case later turns out to be closer to cancellation or rerouting, you can still move through ClaimWinger's cancelled flight path. If the facts are mixed, the broad ClaimWinger claim form is usually the safest starting point.
FAQ: LOT Flight LO18 delay compensation
What happened to LOT Flight LO18 today?
For live information on LOT Flight LO18 today, use LOT's official Flight Status page and search by flight number plus date. This article explains compensation rules, not real-time operational status.
Does EU261 apply to LOT Flight LO18 from Newark to Rzeszow?
Usually yes. LO18 departs from a non-EU airport, but it is operated by LOT, an EU carrier, and flies into Poland. That is exactly the type of route where EU261 can still apply.
How much compensation can LOT Flight LO18 pay?
LO18 is treated as a long-haul Newark to Rzeszow route above 3,500 km, so the standard EU261 amount is usually EUR 600 per passenger if you arrive 3 or more hours late and LOT cannot prove extraordinary circumstances. In some rerouting cases, LOT may reduce that by 50 percent.
Is a late departure from Newark enough for compensation on LO18?
No. The key legal test is usually the arrival delay at Rzeszow or at your final destination on the same booking. A late departure from Newark matters only if it turns into an arrival delay of 3 or more hours.
Can a delay on LOT Flight LO18 trigger missed connection compensation?
Yes, if LO18 was part of one booking and the disruption caused you to reach your final destination at least 3 hours late. If your onward segment after Warsaw or Rzeszow was on a separate ticket, the case is usually weaker.
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If you want to know whether LO18 points to EUR 600, a reduced amount after rerouting, or a weaker case because the legal threshold was not met, the fastest next step is to run the facts through ClaimWinger's claim form.
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