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TO
MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR LUGGAGE ARE FULLY PROTECTED UNDER THE
EVERY
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVELLER SHOULD:
Always declare the total value of your luggage on checking in or you will receive at most 1,000 SDR/$1,500 for each passenger in the event of the airline damaging or losing your luggage (Article 22.2) Always
make a written complaint within seven days by recorded/registered post
to the airline HQ otherwise
you will have no court case (Article
31). State
that you declared the total value of your luggage on checking in. The
airlines
will often say they did not receive your letter so make sure
you do send it recorded/registered for your own protection and evidence.
For
an example of a letter of complaint regarding damaged luggage,
click
here
For
an example of a letter of complaint regarding delayed luggage,
click
here
For
an example of a letter of complaint regarding lost luggage,
click
here
It is always wise to fly with EU based airlines, Denied Boarding Compensation Regulation (EC 261/2004) - Because of this unique corporate socially responsible regulation, it is always wise to fly with EU based airlines. This regulation benefits both the EU airlines and their passengers as it gives extra protection to the passengers and in doing so creates a demand for travelling with an EU airline thus creating extra business for EU airlines. Have you lost a family member or loved one in an air crash?, don't let the courts in some countries add insult to your grief, if Article 33 of the Montreal Convention permits, sue in the The
most common Articles the airlines will
use to try and avoid their liabilities are :
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