DOT LT
A former Lithuanian regional airline and Danish Air Transport subsidiary, DOT LT operated scheduled, charter and wet-lease flights before becoming DAT LT in 2019.
About DOT LT
DOT LT was a Lithuanian regional airline established in 2003 as Danu Oro Transportas and launched operations in 2004. It adopted the DOT LT name in 2006 and operated under the R6 and DNU codes. Based in Kaunas, the company was owned by Danish Air Transport, commonly known as DAT. DOT LT was renamed DAT LT in 2019, bringing its identity more closely into line with its Danish parent.
Kaunas Airport served as DOT LT's principal base. Earlier scheduled services connected Lithuanian cities with Billund in Denmark, while its historical network also included Norwegian destinations such as Oslo, Fagernes and Røros. Scheduled flying under the DOT LT brand was limited, and the carrier increasingly concentrated on charter services, cargo work and flights operated on behalf of other airlines through wet-lease arrangements.
The airline's operating history was centred on regional turboprops, particularly aircraft from the ATR 42 and ATR 72 families, while Saab 340 aircraft also appeared in its fleet. An Airbus A320 was associated with the operation as well. Cabin layouts and service standards could vary because many flights were conducted for contracting airlines, whose routes, branding and onboard products often determined the passenger experience.
DOT LT did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it did not maintain a widely established frequent-flyer programme of its own. On flights operated for another carrier, passengers generally followed the marketing airline's ticket conditions and loyalty rules. Eligibility for earning points or receiving status benefits therefore depended on the airline selling the flight rather than on DOT LT alone.
DOT LT's principal strength was its flexibility as a regional operator able to support other airlines with aircraft and crews. That operating model also created a challenge for travellers seeking a conventional network airline: schedules, baggage terms, check-in arrangements and onboard service could differ between contracts. Since the DOT LT name was replaced by DAT LT in 2019, travellers encountering an old R6 booking or historical reference should verify the current operating and marketing carriers.
Good to know
Flying with DOT LT — what to expect
Historic Airline Name
DOT LT was renamed DAT LT in 2019. Current travel searches and airport information are therefore more likely to use the DAT LT identity.
Check Operating Carrier
Many services were flown under wet-lease agreements for other airlines. Check both the marketing and operating carriers because the company selling the ticket normally controls passenger-facing policies.
Baggage Rules Vary
There was no single dependable allowance across all DOT LT-operated services. Follow the baggage terms printed on the booking confirmation and confirm unusual or oversized items before departure.
Regional Aircraft
ATR turboprops formed the core of the airline's regional operations. These aircraft are well suited to shorter routes, but cabin and overhead-bin space can be more limited than on larger jets.
Loyalty Eligibility
DOT LT had no prominent frequent-flyer programme of its own. Points and status benefits on contracted flights depended on the programme and fare rules of the airline marketing the service.
Route network
Popular routes operated by DOT LT
Notable destinations on DOT LT's network.
R6KaunasdirectR6PalangadirectR6BillunddirectR6OslodirectR6FagernesdirectR6RørosdirectDestination list is indicative of DOT LT's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
DOT LT — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- DOT LT flights did not have one dependable carry-on rule across every contract. Travellers should follow the allowance shown by the marketing airline, particularly because regional aircraft may have limited overhead-bin space.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Since DOT LT no longer operates under that name, searches may show DAT LT or another airline marketing the relevant flight.
- Kaunas Airport was DOT LT's main base and the most important departure point associated with its own operation. Other historical departure airports included Palanga and airports used for contract flying.
- Tickets are no longer sold under the DOT LT brand. For comparable regional or DAT-operated travel, compare flexible dates and book outside major holidays, while checking the fare's baggage and change conditions.
- DOT LT no longer operates under that name, so it has no current destination count. Its historical scheduled network was small, while charter and wet-lease assignments changed according to customer contracts.
- DOT LT historically served destinations including Kaunas, Palanga, Billund, Oslo, Fagernes and Røros. It later focused largely on charter and wet-lease operations rather than maintaining a fixed scheduled network.
- No authoritative longest route can be identified for DOT LT because its charter and wet-lease assignments changed and the brand is no longer active. Its own published scheduled flying was primarily regional within Northern Europe.
- DOT LT was based at Kaunas Airport in Lithuania. The DOT LT name was replaced by DAT LT in 2019.