LOT Polish Airlines Announcement

Warsaw, 1 November 2011 – After the successful emergency landing of a Boeing 767 aircraft of LOT Polish Airlines, Warsaw’s Chopin Airport in will remain closed at least until tomorrow 8 AM.

All flights operating to Warsaw by LOT Polish Airlines have been redirected to other airports in Poland, from where passengers are being transported to Warsaw.

All LOT Polish Airlines’ flights scheduled for this afternoon and evening from Warsaw have been canceled. Passengers of those flights are being rebooked to the earliest possible alternative.

Passengers of flight LO 016 are currently being released after medical examination and a brief police interview. If required, they will be offered meals and accommodation.LOT’s dedicated Support Team is on site and available to offer psychological help and any other support.