The Montreal Convention

The Montreal Convention forms the central legal framework governing the liability of airlines in relation to international flights. The Convention regulates liability in the event of the death or injury of passengers, damage to baggage and/or cargo, and delays in air transport.

In practice, this regularly gives rise to complex disputes and significant financial risks for airlines. Although the Montreal Convention aims to create a uniform system, its application in practice leaves considerable scope for interpretation. Concepts such as ‘delay’, the causal link, the scope of damage, and the possibilities for limiting or excluding liability may be subject to dispute in practice.

LVH Advocaten assists airlines in assessing and settling liability claims under the Montreal Convention. Among other things, we analyse:

• the nature and extent of the alleged damage;
• the causal link and the applicability of liability limits;
• whether and to what extent contributory negligence or other grounds for exclusion apply.

LVH Advocaten would be happy to discuss liability claims under the Montreal Convention with you and how we can provide practical and effective support, in line with an approach that meets your organisation’s requirements.

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