PLL LOT moves the dates. Further flights to the Middle East canceled

LOT Polish Airlines has canceled flights to Riyadh until March 16 and to Tel Aviv until March 23, the carrier announced on Sunday. He said that the connection organized by LOT from Sharjah will be operated using an aircraft of the partner airline Air Arabia.

Previously, LOT announced canceled connections with Dubai until March 11, with Riyadh until March 8 and with Tel Aviv until March 18.

Due to the current situation in the Middle East, we have canceled the following flights: from/to Dubai (DXB) until March 11; from/to Riyadh (RUH) until March 16; from/to Tel Aviv (TLV) until March 23 – indicated PLL LOT in the latest announcement.

The carrier emphasized that it makes operational decisions with the utmost care for passengers and crew, constantly monitoring the development of the situation and adapting the network of connections to current conditions.

“We act in accordance with the recommendations of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) – safety remains our priority,” it was noted.

The airline reminded that passengers holding LOT Polish Airlines tickets on the Dubai (DXB) – Warsaw route, interested in a flight from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Warsaw on Monday or in the following days should contact LOT Polish Airlines using the contact form.

The connection organized by PLL LOT will be operated using the aircraft of the partner carrier Air Arabia. The flight will operate from Sharjah Airport (SHJ), located near Dubai. After confirming your interest in the trip, we will provide you with detailed information about the flight and further steps related to the organization of the trip – LOT clarified in a statement.

He added that return flights from Bangkok to Warsaw are planned for Polish citizens; you must declare your willingness to use them.

However, ticket sales for return flights on March 10 from Colombo and Male to Warsaw have ended. It is currently not possible to purchase seats on these cruises; the carrier is to provide information about possible subsequent return flights on an ongoing basis.

LOT added that for passengers who have purchased travel insurance via lot.com, the PZU Group has extended the insurance coverage without additional costs until March 10 this year. This extension works automatically and the scope of insurance remains unchanged.

“For people traveling on PLL LOT flights scheduled to or from: Tel Aviv (TLV), Dubai (DXB), Riyadh (RUH), Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Delhi (DEL), Tashkent (TAS), Astana (NQZ), Larnaca (LCA), Yerevan (EVN) and Baku (GYD), we have prepared the possibility of free change of booking to another PLL LOT flight within the validity period. ticket,” we read in the announcement. The airline explained that this option can be used by passengers whose ticket was purchased no later than February 28, 2026; the original travel date is between February 28, 2026 and March 31, 2026 (inclusive), the ticket number starts with 080. To change the date, please contact the Contact Center.

LOT reminds that the passenger has the right to a refund if the flight is canceled. In such a case, please use the form on the LOT website, but in the case of booking a ticket through an intermediary, you should contact directly the agency that issued the ticket.

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials. In retaliation, Tehran launched attacks, including: on American bases in the region. Due to the situation, some Middle Eastern countries closed their airspace and many airlines canceled their flights in the region. (PAP)

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