LOT Flight LO98 Delay Compensation: Seoul to Warsaw Claim Guide
LOT Flight LO98 usually refers to the direct Seoul to Warsaw service. If LO98 landed in Warsaw 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 Warsaw. If you want the quickest eligibility check, start on ClaimWinger's delayed flight page.
Quick answer
If LOT Flight LO98 reached Warsaw 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 LO98 is operated by LOT, an EU carrier, on a long-haul route from Seoul into the EU.
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Does EU261 apply to LOT Flight LO98 from Seoul to Warsaw?
In the normal case, yes. This is the legal structure many passengers miss on return flights to Europe. LO98 departs from South Korea, but it lands in Warsaw and is operated by LOT, a Community carrier.
Under EU261, flights from a non-EU airport into the EU can still be covered when the operating carrier is an EU airline. That makes LO98 stronger legally than a Seoul to Europe service operated by a non-EU airline.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| LO98 route | Seoul to Warsaw |
| Departure from EU? | No |
| Operated by EU carrier? | Yes, usually LOT |
| Typical compensation bracket | Usually EUR 600 |
| Main delay threshold | 3+ hours at final destination |
How much compensation can a delayed LO98 trigger?
Because LO98 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 Seoul to Warsaw 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 Seoul.
Departure delay from Seoul vs arrival delay in Warsaw
A late pushback or late takeoff from Seoul is not enough by itself. In most delay claims, the key legal measurement is the arrival delay at Warsaw or at the final destination on the same booking.
That means LO98 can leave late and still fail to support fixed compensation if the lost time is largely recovered en route. On the other hand, a smaller departure delay can still become a strong claim if the final arrival delay crosses the 3-hour line.
Missed connections after LO98
LO98 can also matter as the first disrupted segment on a longer itinerary. If you were ticketed from Seoul via Warsaw to another destination on one booking, the legally relevant delay may be measured at the final destination, not only at arrival into Poland.
If the onward leg from Warsaw sat on a separate reservation, the claim is usually weaker because the airline may treat the bookings as independent trips.
How to check what happened to LOT Flight LO98 today
For live updates about LO98, use LOT's official flight status tool and search by flight number plus date. That is the best way to confirm whether the disruption was really a delay, a cancellation, or something closer to rerouting or aircraft substitution.
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 LO98 claim
If the issue is clearly a long arrival delay, the cleanest route is usually ClaimWinger's delayed flight page. If your facts are mixed and you are not fully sure whether the issue should be treated as delay, cancellation, or missed connection, the broader ClaimWinger claim form is usually the safest entry point.
FAQ: LOT Flight LO98 delay compensation
What happened to LOT Flight LO98 today?
For live information on LOT Flight LO98 today, use LOT's official Flight Status page and search by flight number plus date. This article explains compensation rules, not real-time operational tracking.
Does EU261 apply to LOT Flight LO98 from Seoul to Warsaw?
Usually yes. LO98 departs from a non-EU airport, but it is operated by LOT, an EU carrier, and lands in Warsaw. That is exactly the kind of route where EU261 can still apply.
How much compensation can LOT Flight LO98 pay?
LO98 is a long-haul 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, the amount may be reduced by 50 percent.
Is a late departure from Seoul enough for compensation on LO98?
No. The legal test is usually the arrival delay at Warsaw or at your final destination on the same booking. A late departure from Seoul matters only if it turns into an arrival delay of at least 3 hours.
Can a delay on LOT Flight LO98 trigger missed connection compensation?
Yes, if LO98 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 was on a separate ticket, the case is usually weaker.
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If you want to know whether the delay on LO98 points to EUR 600, a reduced amount after rerouting, or no fixed compensation because LOT can rely on a legal defense, the fastest next step is to run the facts through ClaimWinger's claim form.
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