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Montreal mandatory law

Mandatory law under the Montreal Convention comprises provisions of the international air carriage agreement that cannot be waived or altered by contract.

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Mandatory law under the Montreal Convention comprises provisions of the international air carriage agreement that cannot be waived or altered by contract.

It establishes non-derogable liability limits for the air carrier in case of damage, delay, loss or damage to passenger luggage and cargo, as well as associated procedural requirements.

Carriers and shippers cannot contract below these minimum standards; consequently, such provisions apply to all international air transport operations regardless of alternative contractual terms.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.iata.org/en/policy/consumer-protection/montreal-convention/

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Mandatory law under the Montreal Convention comprises provisions of the international air carriage agreement that cannot be waived or altered by contract. It establishes non-derogable liability limits for the air carrier in case of damage, delay, loss or damage to passenger luggage and cargo, as well as associated procedural requirements. Carriers and shippers cannot contract below these minimum standards; consequently, such provisions apply to all international air transport operations regardless of alternative contractual terms.

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