Air transport
Carriage of goods by air: carrier liability in the event of loss or damage
By Yasmine EDDAM4 May 2025Transporting goods by air accounts for a significant proportion of international trade. This solution, prized for its speed, nevertheless involves risks inherent in transport. Losses, damage or delays can occur, resulting in economic damage that can be considerable for both shippers and receivers. Understanding the liability regime applicable to air carriers is therefore essential for all economic operators. This article sets out the rules governing this liability and the steps to take in the event of a dispute. The legal framework of liability for goods: the Montreal Convention The international carriage of goods by air is governed primarily by the Montreal Convention of 28 May 1999. This text has gradually replaced the former Warsaw system and unified the rules applicable to disputes concerning air freight. Application to international carriage of goods by air The Montreal Convention applies to all international carriage of goods by aircraft...
The Montreal Convention: the cornerstone of international air carrier liability
Commercial, business and competition law, Air transportInternational air transport has a complex legal framework in which the Montreal Convention plays a fundamental role. Adopted on 28 May 1999 and brought into force in 2003, this convention is now the reference text governing the liability of international air carriers. It organises a system of...Air passenger rights: understanding your rights of recourse and airline liability
Commercial, business and competition law, Air transportAir travel, while making our journeys easier, can sometimes be a source of inconvenience: delays, cancellations, baggage problems or, more rarely, incidents resulting in personal injury. Fortunately, passengers are not helpless. A body of international and European rules governs the liability of airlines and defines...Taking legal action against an airline: time limits, statute of limitations and competent courts
Commercial, business and competition law, Air transportExperiencing an inconvenience when travelling by air, whether it's a long delay, lost or damaged baggage, or even more serious damage, is often a frustrating experience. Knowing how to react and defend your rights against an airline can seem complex. As well as knowing your...
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