TO MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR LUGGAGE ARE FULLY PROTECTED UNDER THE MONTREAL CONVENTION,
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

Have you been injured by an airline? Find out how to bring a claim for injury, including bodily injury, mental/psychological injury, illness arising from pesticide spraying (cabin spraying) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).  Sue in the USA for maximum compensation, see Air Claims.

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 USA for maximum recovery of damages.click here

The most common Articles the airlines will use to try and avoid their liabilities are :
Article 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 31 and 35 Read them, know them, be prepared!

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