By Yasmine EDDAM
4 May 2025
International 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 provides a balanced system of protection between the interests of passengers and those of airlines. Our firm regularly observes that passengers are still unaware of the rights granted by this major text, which sometimes leaves them without adequate compensation. Genesis and objectives of the 1999 Montreal Convention The history of international air law is marked by a gradual evolution towards better protection for users, while maintaining an economic balance for the aviation industry. Unification of the rules stemming from the Warsaw Convention and its amendments The Montreal Convention did not emerge ex nihilo, but represents the culmination of a long process of legal evolution....
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