Air Carrier Liability
/ˈɛər ˈkærɪər laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of an air carrier for damage or loss suffered by passengers, baggage, or cargo during air transport.
The court ruled on the air carrier liability for the lost luggage.
- (n.) Obligations imposed by international treaties or conventions regulating air travel safety and compensation.
Air carrier liability under the Montreal Convention ensures compensation for injured passengers.
Forms
- air carrier liability
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Commentary
Air carrier liability typically involves complex international regulations; drafters should specify applicable conventions to clarify scope of liability.
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