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LOT Polish Airlines Carriage Regulations

According to the current rules of the Airline, the following free baggage allowance is established for one passenger:

Adult passengers

1 piece:  hand luggage weighing up to  5 kg , dimensions up to  55 x 40 x 23 cm

1 piece:  maximum weight  20 kg  / sum of three dimensions (length x width x height) no more than  158 cm

Children
(under 12 y.o.)

piece:  hand luggage weighing up to  5 kg , dimensions up to  55 x 40 x 23 cm

 

1 piece:  maximum weight  20 kg  / sum of three dimensions (length x width x height) no more than  158 cm

Infants
(under 2 y.o.)

1 foldable stroller

1 piece:  maximum weight  10 kg  / sum of three dimensions (length x width x height) no more than  158 cm . Transportation of car-type child seats, cribs - on request.

ATTENTION! Exceptions are flights on charter routes:
Warsaw - Kayseri:  15 kg + 1 piece of ski luggage up to 10 kg / person. 
Warsaw - Turin:  15 kg + 1 piece of ski luggage up to 10 kg/person.
Katowice - Zanzibar:  16 kg

Information about the free transportation of car-type child seats, cribs and foldable strollers can be found here.

Due to the limited capacity of the passenger cabin, you may be asked to check in your hand luggage as baggage. Upon landing, hand luggage will be loaded into the hold for the duration of the flight and will be returned after the aircraft has landed. In this case, before handing over the luggage, all valuables (such as a computer, money, keys, documents, etc.) must be obtained and taken on board.

More detailed information on the free baggage allowance and hand luggage on the official website of the airline.

 

The passenger is obliged to pay for the carriage of baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance, at the established rate on the day of payment, for the entire carriage to the destination.

On charter flights:

  • short-haul flights (up to 6 hours): PLN 25 / EUR 6 / USD 6 for each 1 kg of excess baggage;
  • long-haul flights: PLN 85 / EUR 20 / USD 20 for each 1 kg of excess baggage.

Payment for excess baggage on LOT Polish Airlines charter flights is carried out at the airport.

NOTE: The weight of one piece of baggage cannot exceed 32 kg.

For more information on excess baggage allowance , please visit the carrier's official website.

 

Each individual set of sports equipment counts as one piece of baggage. The weight of each piece/set of sports equipment must not exceed 20 kg in any service class. Please note that the bicycle transportation service  is subject to mandatory payment, even if the weight and parameters are within the established norm.

In case of exceeding the established free baggage allowance in terms of the number of pieces and/or weight of 20 kg and/or parameters of more than 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions, sports equipment is subject to payment in accordance with the established rates of LOT Polish Airlines.

Type of equipment

Cost on international flights

Cost on intercontinental flights

Bicycle, archery equipment, fishing equipment, golf equipment, hockey equipment, roller skates, spear, boogieboard/bodyboard, kite surfing equipment, bowling equipment, skydiving equipment, climbing/hiking equipment, diving, skateboard, ski/water ski, snowboard, tennis/squash/badminton equipment, surfboard

 250/60/70 (PLN/EUR/USD) 

450/105/125
(PLN/EUR/USD) 

Windsurfing, kayak, hang glider, riding equipment, longboard, poles, pontoon, tandem bike

450/105/125 (PLN/EUR/USD) 

950/225/260
(PLN/EUR/USD) 
 

The price is valid at the time of publication for a one-way route and applies to the entire set of equipment, even if it is packed with individual items, for example, 1 pair of skis + ski boots + helmet.

The maximum weight of sports equipment may not exceed 45 kg . Oversized sports equipment is transported only by cargo.

Due to different types of aircraft, there is limited space for sports equipment in the luggage compartment and some sports equipment may not be accepted.
If you will be transporting sports equipment, you need to send a request to our email with flight data to confirm the service with the carrier before booking a ticket. This request must be sent no later than 36 hours before departure.

More detailed information about the transportation of sports equipment on the official website of the airline.

 

For children aged 5 to 12 travelling unaccompanied, airline offer special assistance. Care is provided by a LOT Cabin Crew member, as well as passenger service ground staff designated at the airport. This service can be issued for children under 16 years of age.

General rules for traveling a child without an accompanying person:

  • Children under 11 years of age can travel alone only with a special unaccompanied service of ground personnel and flight attendants of the airline.
  • Children over 12 years old can travel on their own or, at the request of their parents, take advantage of qualified assistance.

Parents or legal guardians whose children are traveling alone are required to print and fill out a special document, on the basis of which they fill out the form received directly at the time of ticket and baggage check-in. You can download the document and get more detailed information on the carrier's website .

To order a special unaccompanied service for a child and clarify the details, send a request to our email indicating the offer that interests you.

Please note that the unaccompanied minor service is not available on all flights. 

 

Infants - children under 2 years old (2 years old) - can travel sitting on your lap. If you are traveling with two children under 2 years of age, a separate seat must be purchased for the second child. In this case, be sure to use a car seat to transport the child in a separate seat.

For infants, a regular passenger ticket is issued without the right to a separate seat in the cabin.

NOTE! The child car seat must be approved for use on air transport. The suitability of a child seat for air travel must be confirmed by the presence of an appropriate label on it.

Information about the free transportation of car-type child seats, baby cots and foldable strollers can be found here.

 

 For the youngest passengers, a collapsible stroller or car seat can be taken from you before boarding the aircraft and returned to you when you exit the aircraft.

Children for whom a seat has been purchased are entitled to a collapsible stroller and car seat. In this case, the staff will pick up the stroller before boarding, and you will take the car seat with you on the plane. If you do not need a stroller during your trip, please leave it at the check-in and pick it up on arrival. Don't worry if your child suddenly wants to use the stroller in the transfer area - free strollers are available at the airport F. Chopin in Warsaw. 

On long-haul flights operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, it is possible to order a free baby bassinet service through the LOT Contact Center, at least 24 hours before departure. Additionally, a pillow and duvet will be provided so that your child can comfortably spend several hours of the flight. Due to the limited number of places, it is necessary to order a crib immediately after purchasing a ticket, so that you can be sure that the service will be confirmed.

A child traveling in a special baby bassinet must not weigh more than 12 kilograms on the day of the flight, and his height must not exceed 75 centimeters. The dimensions of the crib on board are: 84 cm x 40 cm.

You are not allowed to bring your own bassinet on board the airline's aircraft, but the airline guarantees that the available cribs will meet your child's expectations.

More information on the official website of the carrier

 

There are three options to transport animals:

  • in the cabin in a container,
  • in the baggage hold,
  • in the baggage hold – as cargo.

Where an animal may be transported - in the cabin or baggage hold - will depend on its weight and size. Other animals may be transported only as cargo.

When travelling on board, your pet must spend the entire trip in a special container (either a transporter or a soft bag for the transport of animals) suitable for its weight and size. The animal has to fully fit in the kennel (no part of the body may protrude outside the carrier) with freedom of movement guaranteed so that it can stand, turn around and lie down. The weight of the animal transported in the cabin together with the container may not exceed 8 kg. :

Accepted dimensions of containers and bags:

  • for B787 and B737 planes: 55/40/20 cm*;
  • for DH4, E70, E75, E95 planes: 45/30/20 cm*.

*length/width/height

 The cost of the service "Transportation of an animal in the cabin" is PLN 465 for a one-way flight (when departing from Poland, there is an additional transaction fee of PLN 75), payment for the service is charged in advance on round-trip flights.

 It is possible to transport animals weighing more than 8 kg in the luggage compartment, the maximum dimensions of the cage are 125/96/64 cm, the cost of the service "Transportation of an animal in luggage" is PLN 1200 for a one-way flight.

The carriage of dogs, cats and other pets requires the prior consent of the carrier. The categories of animals and the number that the carrier can carry are limited per flight and per passenger. Animals must be placed in appropriate food containers and provided with valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits and other documents required by the country.

You need to check the full list of necessary documents for transporting an animal yourself at the veterinary service of the destination country.

Animal transport service can be ordered no later than 56 hours before departure.

NOTE: Guide dogs are carried free of charge on board the aircraft. The animal must have a leash and a muzzle and relevant documents.

More detailed information about ordering the service of transporting an animal on the official website of the carrier.

 

According to the general rules for LOT Polish Airlines flights, check-in starts 2 hours and ends 45 minutes before departure, but if you have a ticket for a PLL LOT flight (flight numbers LO 4000-6999), please contact us for more information about check-in opening and closing times.

On all LOT Polish Airlines charter flights, check-in is free of charge and is possible only at the airport.

Detailed information about check-in for a flight on the official website of the carrier.

 

 

On some LOT Polish Airlines charter flights it is possible to pre-book a seat on board of the aircraft for an additional fee.

To select seats, you must send a request to our email about the possibility of booking such a service. If it is possible to book specific seats in the cabin on the flight you have chosen, we will send you a cabin map with the current prices.

Please note that not every charter flight has the opportunity to book seats, so we recommend that you send a request to clarify this possibility before paying for the ticket.

 

 

Short haul flights (up to 6 hours):
Light snacks and water are offered during the flight. On board there is a small Sky Bar without warm meals and alcoholic drinks. Sandwiches, snacks and soft drinks are available to choose from.
Long haul flights (more than 6 hours):
Complimentary standard meals are provided depending on the time of day - breakfast, lunch or dinner.

 

Dreamliner is the first jet aircraft built using composite materials and dazzles with technological innovations not seen anywhere else. Its interior is designed so that passengers do not feel any inconvenience.

ECONOMY

  • modern armchairs with adjustable headrests.
  • individual in-flight entertainment monitors, USB and headphones for each passenger
  • blankets and pillows
  • two meals a day and water during the flight. Other drinks and snacks are charged extra.
  • baggage allowance: 20 kg checked baggage and 5 kg hand luggage.

PREMIUM CLUB

  • priority boarding;
  • increased baggage allowance (25 kg + 8 kg);
  • comfortable wide seats with footrests;
  • a seat in a separate part of the aircraft;
  • special menu (two meals a day free of charge);
  • individual entertainment system on board;
  • menu of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks;
  • blanket and pillow;
  • electrical socket + USB.

BUSINESS ELITE

  • The highest travel comfort, previously unavailable on charter flights from Poland, allowing you to fully relax and sleep throughout the flight.
  • Luxurious electronically controlled seats with massage function that recline to a lying position (length up to 190 cm!)
  • Large individual monitors with in-flight entertainment, outlets, USB and headphones.
  • Movable curtains between the seats create an atmosphere of greater privacy.
  • Blankets, comfortable pillows and an amenity kit including socks, eye masks (for better sleep comfort), toothpaste and a toothbrush.
  • Two meals a day on board and a wide selection of soft drinks and spirits.
  • Dedicated separate check-in counters for PREMIUM CLUB and BUSINESS ELITE classes at Warsaw Chopin Airport and at each airport on the return journey
  • Baggage allowance: 25 kg checked baggage and 9 kg hand luggage.

Detailed information here.

 
Important! All information on our website is for informational purposes only and is correct at the time of publication. Check the current rules of transportation directly with the air carrier yourself before departure.
 
 
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