LOT Flight LO79 Compensation: Can You Claim Up to EUR 600?
LOT Flight LO79 usually refers to the direct Warsaw to Tokyo service. If you are searching for compensation for LO79, the answer depends on what exactly happened: a long arrival delay, a cancellation, or involuntary denied boarding. If you want the fastest route to an eligibility check, start on ClaimWinger's main claim page.
Quick answer
If LOT Flight LO79 arrived 3 or more hours late, was cancelled on too short notice, or you were involuntarily denied boarding, EU261 can often point to EUR 600 per passenger. The route starts in Warsaw inside the EU, which usually keeps LO79 inside EU261 scope even though Tokyo is outside the EU.
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Does EU261 apply to LOT Flight LO79?
Usually yes. This is the key legal advantage behind most LO79 claims. The flight starts in Warsaw, inside the EU, so EU261 normally applies even though the destination is Tokyo.
That means LO79 can support compensation after a long delay, a cancellation, or involuntary denied boarding if the airline cannot rely on one of the usual legal defenses.
| LO79 disruption type | Typical outcome |
|---|---|
| Arrival in Tokyo 3+ hours late | Often up to EUR 600 per passenger |
| Cancelled less than 14 days before departure | Often up to EUR 600 per passenger |
| Involuntary denied boarding | Usually points to the same top bracket |
| Same-ticket missed connection after Tokyo | Delay may be measured at the final destination on the booking |
How much compensation can LO79 pay?
LO79 is a long-haul Warsaw to Tokyo route above the 3,500 km threshold, so the standard EU261 amount usually points to EUR 600 per passenger. That is the number most travelers search for when they look up this flight.
The final result can still shift if LOT proves extraordinary circumstances or if rerouting fit inside the legal windows that allow a 50 percent reduction after cancellation or some replacement-flight scenarios.
Delay, cancellation, and denied boarding are not the same
A compensation page like this one is useful because the same flight number can trigger different legal outcomes. A late departure from Warsaw is not automatically the same as a winning delay claim, and a replacement flight after cancellation does not automatically kill compensation.
Denied boarding also works differently from delay. If LO79 was oversold and LOT refused boarding against your will despite timely check-in and valid documents, the legal path can be stronger than many ordinary delay disputes.
Can LO79 compensation include a missed connection?
Yes, potentially. If Tokyo was only part of the itinerary and your onward flight was on the same booking, the final arrival delay may be measured where the full trip was supposed to end, not only at Tokyo.
If the onward leg was on a separate ticket, the claim is usually weaker because EU261 often follows the final destination shown on the disrupted reservation.
How to check what happened to LOT Flight LO79 today
For live information on LO79 today, use LOT's official flight status tool. That is the cleanest way to separate a real cancellation from a major delay, an aircraft change, or a rerouted operation.
Evidence to keep for any LOT claim:
- Booking reference (PNR) and electronic ticket.
- Boarding pass or check-in confirmation.
- All messages from LOT (email, SMS, app push).
- Screenshots of flight status from LOT.com or a third-party tracker.
- Receipts for meals, hotel, and transport (if care was not provided).
Where to start your LO79 claim
If the problem was mainly a long delay, the most direct route is ClaimWinger's delayed flight page. If the issue was clearly a cancellation, the dedicated cancelled flight page can be cleaner. If you are not fully sure what bucket the case belongs in, the broader ClaimWinger claim form is usually the safest starting point.
FAQ: LOT Flight LO79 compensation
What happened to LOT Flight LO79 today?
For live information about LOT Flight LO79 today, use LOT's official Flight Status page and search by flight number plus date. This article explains compensation rules, not live operational tracking.
Is LOT Flight LO79 delayed?
It may be on a given day, but the reliable answer comes from LOT's live flight status tool. For compensation, the key question is not only whether LO79 left Warsaw late, but whether it reached Tokyo or your final destination at least 3 hours late.
How much compensation can LOT Flight LO79 pay?
LO79 is a long-haul Warsaw to Tokyo route above 3,500 km, so the usual EU261 amount is EUR 600 per passenger. That amount can still change if LOT proves extraordinary circumstances or offers rerouting that falls inside the legal thresholds for a 50 percent reduction.
Can LO79 compensation include a missed connection after Tokyo?
Yes, if your onward flight was on the same booking and the disruption made you reach your final destination at least 3 hours late. If the onward leg was on a separate ticket, the claim is usually weaker.
Does EU261 apply to LOT Flight LO79 from Warsaw to Tokyo?
Usually yes. LO79 departs from the EU, so EU261 normally applies even though Tokyo is outside the EU.
Check your LO79 case
If you want to know whether LO79 points to EUR 600, a reduced amount after rerouting, or a weaker outcome because the facts fall outside EU261, the fastest next step is to run the case through ClaimWinger's claim form.
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