LOT Economy Saver Baggage and Seat Selection for Star Gold
Jul 8, 2019, 2:17 pm
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LOT Economy Saver Baggage and Seat Selection for Star Gold
If one is Star Gold, is one able to have a free checked bag and/or Seat Selection when booking an Economy Saver (normally carry-on only and no seat selection) fare?
How strict are they on carry-on bag weight? I will have a laptop bag and a 21in rolling luggage.
How strict are they on carry-on bag weight? I will have a laptop bag and a 21in rolling luggage.
Jul 8, 2019, 2:27 pm
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The search function could come handy and even answer your question(s) next time 
The one below is just one of the countless threads concerning bag/seat on LOT:
Checked bag allowance for Star Gold on economy saver
In a nutshell: 1 bag indeed allowed for Star Alliance Gold members but no seat selection (unless you’re willing to pay for it, needless to say).
That aside, no issues with weight/size at Warsaw (make sure to join the priority lane, worst case scenario —i.e. Dash operated flight— they will give you a Delivery to aircraft tag), you could however encounter problems when departing from an outstation (Venice is bad, Belgrade & Zagreb also were pretty thorough, just to mention a few airports I recently visited).
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The one below is just one of the countless threads concerning bag/seat on LOT:
Checked bag allowance for Star Gold on economy saver
In a nutshell: 1 bag indeed allowed for Star Alliance Gold members but no seat selection (unless you’re willing to pay for it, needless to say).
That aside, no issues with weight/size at Warsaw (make sure to join the priority lane, worst case scenario —i.e. Dash operated flight— they will give you a Delivery to aircraft tag), you could however encounter problems when departing from an outstation (Venice is bad, Belgrade & Zagreb also were pretty thorough, just to mention a few airports I recently visited).
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Jul 8, 2019, 3:14 pm
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I had tried a search but I guess I used the wrong keywords.
I'm planning to go from warsaw to berlin. I think it will be a Dash flight. It's a late flight so I'd prefer not to check a bag. I guess I will try carry-on. Worst case, if they make me check it, I guess I'm still covered.
Thanks
I'm planning to go from warsaw to berlin. I think it will be a Dash flight. It's a late flight so I'd prefer not to check a bag. I guess I will try carry-on. Worst case, if they make me check it, I guess I'm still covered.
Thanks
Sep 11, 2022, 12:13 am
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Just resurrecting. I am taking LOT from WAW to KRK (E170). Since my companion and I are Star Alliance Gold, we are buying economy saver (W) fares. With Star Gold, we get a free checked bag which we may or may not use/need with only our 22" rollaboards. If we can't take onboard, I will assume we get gate checked.
More interest to me is if anyone has had any success getting a seat assignment via phone as a Star Gold? It isn't the end of the world on a 45-55 minute flight in an E170 if we don't get assigned till the airport, but it'd be nice to have in advance.
Also, I was reading that Star Gold passengers seem to get access to the Elite lounge rooms in the LOT Polonez WAW lounge even though officially it is for Star business class passengers and LH HON/SEN. The food and drink appear to be marginally better in a quieter space.
More interest to me is if anyone has had any success getting a seat assignment via phone as a Star Gold? It isn't the end of the world on a 45-55 minute flight in an E170 if we don't get assigned till the airport, but it'd be nice to have in advance.
Also, I was reading that Star Gold passengers seem to get access to the Elite lounge rooms in the LOT Polonez WAW lounge even though officially it is for Star business class passengers and LH HON/SEN. The food and drink appear to be marginally better in a quieter space.
Sep 11, 2022, 12:59 am
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Not sure about the food being better...BUT..it is absolutely a quieter more comfortable space...or at least it was when I was there waiting for the WAW-LAX flight. (1120 am departure) I had a whole section of the "rear" lounge to myself which shows how uncrowded it was... and was even able to have a nap on a "lounger" type seat... I'm sorry I don't recall if there was a Star Gold sign... but its definitely worth a try!
Sep 11, 2022, 1:21 am
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Don't call LO - you are not entitled to complimentary Advance Seat Selection. Period. LOT, however, uses a basic version of Altea Theoretical Seating, so the best seats are kept for best clients. I always OLCI 20- 23 hours prior to departure and mostly manage to score bulkhead seat (no emergency exit seats on E70 as the fuselage is fairly short).
Sep 11, 2022, 1:27 am
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In my experience, if you're on Dash or Embraer operated LO flight, there is plenty of good seats available when online check-in opens. I never pre-select seats on these flights.
Sep 13, 2022, 6:02 am
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As a Star Gold, if I buy a non-saver ticket in economy, I understand I’m entitled to one piece at 23kg (included) + a further piece at 23kg (Gold allowance). What if I need more? I don't see an option to purchase additional luggage at any level (other than the ability to purchase one piece on a saver fare). Or have I missed something?
Similarly, if I purchase a saver fare, I get no luggage included but the Gold allowance gives me one piece at 23kg. The LOT website gives me the option of purchasing “The first piece of checked baggage” up to 23kg for EUR27 (which I assume would give me a total of 2 x 23kg without the ability to buy a second piece). Will this purchase apply to all flights in the journey (not the itinerary) (e.g. KRK-WAW, 3-hour layover, WAW-CDG) or is EUR27 per leg?
Similarly, if I purchase a saver fare, I get no luggage included but the Gold allowance gives me one piece at 23kg. The LOT website gives me the option of purchasing “The first piece of checked baggage” up to 23kg for EUR27 (which I assume would give me a total of 2 x 23kg without the ability to buy a second piece). Will this purchase apply to all flights in the journey (not the itinerary) (e.g. KRK-WAW, 3-hour layover, WAW-CDG) or is EUR27 per leg?
Sep 13, 2022, 6:38 am
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Marginally? The only *G lounge in Europe (SEN at CDG used to be the other one, but it is now closed), where you can self-pour genuine French champagne is not 'marginally' in my book.
Don't call LO - you are not entitled to complimentary Advance Seat Selection. Period. LOT, however, uses a basic version of Altea Theoretical Seating, so the best seats are kept for best clients. I always OLCI 20- 23 hours prior to departure and mostly manage to score bulkhead seat (no emergency exit seats on E70 as the fuselage is fairly short).
Don't call LO - you are not entitled to complimentary Advance Seat Selection. Period. LOT, however, uses a basic version of Altea Theoretical Seating, so the best seats are kept for best clients. I always OLCI 20- 23 hours prior to departure and mostly manage to score bulkhead seat (no emergency exit seats on E70 as the fuselage is fairly short).
Even if you're Gold and book Flex or Standard entitling you to ASR, you still have to pay for extra legroom seats. That's a new change. It's only for SEN/HON.
Sep 13, 2022, 6:54 am
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As a Star Gold, if I buy a non-saver ticket in economy, I understand I’m entitled to one piece at 23kg (included) + a further piece at 23kg (Gold allowance). What if I need more? I don't see an option to purchase additional luggage at any level (other than the ability to purchase one piece on a saver fare). Or have I missed something?
Similarly, if I purchase a saver fare, I get no luggage included but the Gold allowance gives me one piece at 23kg. The LOT website gives me the option of purchasing “The first piece of checked baggage” up to 23kg for EUR27 (which I assume would give me a total of 2 x 23kg without the ability to buy a second piece). Will this purchase apply to all flights in the journey (not the itinerary) (e.g. KRK-WAW, 3-hour layover, WAW-CDG) or is EUR27 per leg?
Similarly, if I purchase a saver fare, I get no luggage included but the Gold allowance gives me one piece at 23kg. The LOT website gives me the option of purchasing “The first piece of checked baggage” up to 23kg for EUR27 (which I assume would give me a total of 2 x 23kg without the ability to buy a second piece). Will this purchase apply to all flights in the journey (not the itinerary) (e.g. KRK-WAW, 3-hour layover, WAW-CDG) or is EUR27 per leg?
When I open my bookings, I can buy up to 5 pieces, for example that's costing 1155 PLN for 5 x 23kg. Only the first bag on Saver is "discounted" and any additional, on Standard or Flex are 260 PLN including the so-called 20% discount.
The bag fee is applied per direction, not per segment.
The bottom line is, Basia wants your money so of course you can buy more bags!
Sep 30, 2022, 8:11 am
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Flew LOT on the saver ticket. Checked in a bag at WAW for free at the elite check in section end of terminal. Got into the elite room of the Polonesz lounge. No seat assignment in advance, but could choose seats at check in. It was an E170 so no idea if exit row would have cost anything.
I had an agent want to weigh my bag before I got on the plane. He ended up lifting it and let me through. It was about 20lbs so within the range that Euro airlines often have. Probably would have had to gate check bag if it was heavier.
I had an agent want to weigh my bag before I got on the plane. He ended up lifting it and let me through. It was about 20lbs so within the range that Euro airlines often have. Probably would have had to gate check bag if it was heavier.