Airline Liability
/ˈɛərˌlaɪn ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of an airline for injuries, damages, or losses incurred by passengers, baggage, or cargo during air transport.
The airline liability provisions required the carrier to compensate passengers for lost luggage.
- (n.) Obligations arising under international treaties and conventions governing air carriers' duties and limits of liability.
Airline liability is often limited by the Montreal Convention in international flights.
Forms
- airline liability
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Commentary
Airline liability is frequently governed by international treaties; drafters should note distinctions between passenger, baggage, and cargo liabilities and the applicable liability caps under relevant conventions.
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