LOT Flight LO71 Delay Compensation: Warsaw to Delhi Claim Guide

Does EU261 apply to LOT Flight LO71 from Warsaw to Delhi?

Usually yes. This is the core legal point behind most LO71 delay claims. The flight departs from Warsaw, inside the EU, and that is normally enough to keep the route inside EU261 scope even though Delhi is outside the EU.

That means a long delay on LO71 can still support compensation under EU261 if the airline cannot rely on extraordinary circumstances. Because the route is long-haul, the standard amount most passengers care about is the highest bracket.

How much compensation can a delayed LO71 trigger?

Because LO71 is a long-haul route above 3,500 km, the standard EU261 amount is usually EUR 600 per passenger. That is the amount most passengers are searching for when they ask about Warsaw to Delhi compensation.

But the amount is not automatic. LOT can still defend the case by arguing extraordinary circumstances, and in some rerouting scenarios the airline may reduce the amount by 50 percent. That is why the final arrival time of a replacement itinerary matters so much, not just the original departure delay in Warsaw.

What counts as a legally relevant delay on LO71?

For compensation, the important number is usually the arrival delay at Delhi or at your final destination on the same booking. A late gate departure in Warsaw may be frustrating, but it does not by itself create compensation unless it turns into a delay of at least 3 hours where the journey legally ends.

That distinction matters on long-haul routes because some flights make up time in the air, while others arrive much later than scheduled. The claim gets much stronger when the final arrival crosses the 3-hour threshold.

LO71 and missed connection logic

If LO71 was only one segment on a single booking, the legal delay is often measured at the final destination, not only at Delhi. That means a late LO71 can support a stronger claim if it caused a missed onward connection in India or elsewhere in Asia.

If the onward flight from Delhi was on a separate ticket, the case is usually weaker under EU261. That one-booking versus separate-tickets distinction often changes the result.

Delay compensation is not the same as reimbursement or care

Compensation is the fixed EU261 amount. Reimbursement means getting the ticket price back in specific disruption scenarios. Care covers things like meals, communication, and hotel accommodation where required.

If your LO71 problem later became a cancellation rather than a pure delay, you can also check ClaimWinger's cancelled flight guide.

How to check what happened to LOT Flight LO71 today

For live operational data, use LOT's official flight status tool and search by LO71 plus your travel date. That is the best place to confirm whether the flight was delayed, operated on time, or later turned into a cancellation or rerouting issue.

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.

FAQ: LOT Flight LO71 delay compensation