LOT Flight LO72 Cancelled: Compensation Guide for Delhi to Warsaw
LOT Flight LO72 usually refers to the direct Delhi (DEL) to Warsaw service. If LO72 was cancelled, the first questions are usually simple: when were you told, what rerouting did LOT offer, and did the airline still owe you fixed compensation on top of rerouting or reimbursement. If you want a fast claim check, start on ClaimWinger's cancelled flight page.
Quick answer
If LO72 was cancelled less than 14 days before departure, this route can often mean EUR 600 per passenger under EU261 because LOT is an EU carrier flying a long-haul route back to Warsaw. LOT may still avoid or reduce compensation if it proves extraordinary circumstances or offers a legally sufficient replacement itinerary.
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Does EU261 apply to a cancelled LOT Flight LO72?
Usually yes. This is the core legal point behind most LO72 cancellation claims. The flight departs from Delhi, outside the EU, but it is operated by LOT as an EU carrier and arrives in Warsaw. That normally keeps the route inside EU261 scope.
That means LO72 can still support compensation after a cancellation if the airline cannot rely on extraordinary circumstances and if the replacement itinerary does not fit inside the legal safe harbor windows.
| LO72 cancellation scenario | Typical outcome |
|---|---|
| Cancelled less than 14 days before departure | Often up to EUR 600 per passenger |
| Rerouting offered within legal time windows | Compensation may be reduced or fully avoided |
| Cancelled 14 or more days in advance | Fixed compensation is usually much weaker or unavailable |
| Extraordinary circumstances properly proven | Reimbursement and care may still apply even if fixed compensation does not |
How much compensation can cancelled LO72 pay?
LO72 is a long-haul Delhi to Warsaw route above the 3,500 km threshold, so the standard EU261 amount usually points to EUR 600 per passenger when the cancellation qualifies.
LOT may still argue for a 50 percent reductionin some rerouting cases if the replacement flight reaches Warsaw or your final destination within the legal arrival thresholds.
Why the 14-day rule matters on LO72
The headline question is often not just whether LO72 was cancelled, but when LOT told you. A cancellation announced 14 or more days in advance is treated differently from one announced closer to departure.
Inside that 14-day window, the quality of the alternative flight becomes critical. LOT can sometimes avoid or reduce compensation if it offered rerouting that stayed inside the strict departure and arrival windows set by EU261.
Does rerouting after cancelled LO72 remove compensation?
Not automatically. Accepting a replacement flight to Warsaw does not by itself destroy compensation. The key is whether the new itinerary kept you within the legal thresholds that let LOT avoid or reduce the fixed amount.
That is one reason many passengers still have a valid claim even after traveling on a later flight. The airline may owe rerouting and still owe fixed compensation at the same time.
How to check what happened to LOT Flight LO72 today
For live updates about LO72, use LOT's official flight status tool and search by flight number plus date. That helps confirm whether the disruption was really a cancellation or whether the case is closer to a major delay, aircraft change, or rerouting.
EU261 creates three parallel rights when a flight is cancelled:
- Fixed compensation — typically up to EUR 600 per passenger.
- Refund or rerouting — full ticket refund (within 7 days) or alternative transport.
- Care — meals, drinks, communication, and hotel when the wait is long.
Where to start your LO72 claim
If the issue is clearly a cancellation, the most direct route is usually to start from ClaimWinger's cancelled flight page. If the facts are mixed and you are not fully sure whether the disruption should be treated as cancellation, delay, or missed connection, the broader ClaimWinger claim form is usually the cleanest entry point.
FAQ: LOT Flight LO72 cancelled compensation
What happened to LOT Flight LO72 today?
For live updates on LOT Flight LO72 today, use LOT's official Flight Status page and search by flight number plus date. This article explains cancellation compensation rules, not real-time operations.
If LOT Flight LO72 was cancelled, can I get compensation?
Often yes. LO72 departs from Delhi outside the EU, but it is operated by LOT, an EU carrier, and arrives in Warsaw. That means EU261 can still apply if the cancellation notice came too late and the airline cannot rely on extraordinary circumstances or a legally sufficient rerouting offer.
How much compensation can a cancelled LOT Flight LO72 pay?
Because LO72 is a long-haul route above 3,500 km, the standard EU261 amount is usually EUR 600 per passenger. In some rerouting cases, LOT may reduce that by 50 percent if the replacement flight reaches Warsaw or your final destination within the legal arrival thresholds.
Does EU261 apply to a cancelled LOT Flight LO72 from Delhi to Warsaw?
Usually yes. LO72 departs from outside the EU, but it is operated by LOT as an EU carrier and arrives in Warsaw. That is why EU261 can still apply on this return route.
If I accepted a replacement flight after LO72 was cancelled, do I lose compensation?
Not automatically. Accepting rerouting does not by itself kill compensation. The key questions are when LOT informed you and whether the replacement itinerary stayed inside the strict departure and arrival windows that can remove or reduce compensation.
Check your LO72 cancellation case
If you want to know whether LO72 points to EUR 600, a reduced amount after rerouting, or a weaker outcome because LOT stayed inside the legal windows, the fastest next step is to run the facts through ClaimWinger's claim form.
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