How much is the carrier liable for under the Montreal Convention?
How much is the carrier liable for under the Montreal Convention? Under the Montreal Convention, air carriers are strictly liable for proven damages up to 128,821.00 special drawing rights (SDR), a mix of currency values established by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) equal to roughly US$175,000. Who has the burden of proof in a personal injury claim under the Montreal Convention? In order to succeed in making a claim under the Convention, the passenger must prove that injury or death resulted from an "accident," and that the accident took place on board the aircraft or "in the course of any...