Contract of Carriage
What Is a Contract of Carriage?
A contract of carriage describes an air carrier’s obligations to a person. In other words, it is the rights a passenger receives in exchange for buying a ticket with an airline.
Contracts of carriage often tell:
- Flight cancellation policies;
- Baggage loss and damages policies;
- Airline boarding policies;
- Denied boarding compensation policies;
- Luggage policies for checked-in luggage and carry-ons;
When to Read a Contract of Carriage?
The best thing to do is Google “[airline name]’s contract of carriage” before you book a flight. This contract is very important because one understands his or her rights in situations such as cancelled flights, lost baggage, not being able to board for reasons out of one’s control, or luggage related issues. It is essential that a passenger understands what the airline owes them in return for a purchased ticket.
Why Would I Need an Attorney?
Often people do not read this contract, do not know their rights, and then complain that an airline has caused them harm in some way; i.e. monetary harm, emotional distress, etc. Lawyers specializing in contracts would be ideal in order to understand what an airline owes you, and to receive recovery.
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Last Modified: 06-28-2011 04:14 PM PDT
