LOT Flight LO6285 to Dominican Republic Diverted to Warsaw After Technical Fault; Nearly 300 Aboard.
Flight Diversion
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, a Polish Airlines LOT flight (LO 6285) from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, returned to its origin airport due to a technical issue. The carrier announced the dispatch of a replacement aircraft, rescheduling the flight for 13:20 Polish time.
The LO6285, which departed from Chopin Airport at 10:07, was turned back and landed at its home base after approximately two hours. The aircraft was a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Aircraft Model
The aircraft involved, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registration SP-LSB), departed Warsaw but did not continue to the Dominican Republic after the technical malfunction was detected post-takeoff.
Official Confirmation
PLL LOT Spokesperson Krzysztof Moczulski confirmed the incident. He stated the decision to return was made by the crew due to a technical fault detected after departure. Reports indicated nearly 300 passengers were on board.
Replacement Flight
The carrier informed passengers a different aircraft would be provided. The scheduled departure to Punta Cana was set for 7 February at 13:20 Polish time. The flight eventually departed after 14:00 using the same aircraft (SP-LSB) that had been diverted earlier in the day.
