Appendix L: Quick Guide to the Conventions

• Author: John D. Holding, Q.C., MRAeS
• Pages: 209-210

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Appendix L: Quick Guide to the

Conventions

Montreal Warsaw/Hague MP4

Passenger Death and Injur y

Monetary Lim its No 125,000/

250,000 francs1

Loss of Limit

Ticket Non-Compliance No Yes

Carrier Misconduct No Yes

Defences

No Negligence/Necessary

Measures

Over 100,000

SDRs

Yes

Contributory Negligence Yes Yes

Passenger Delay

Monetary Lim its 4150 SDRs 125,000/

250,000 francs2

Loss of Limit

Ticket Non-Compliance No Yes

Carrier Misconduct Yes Yes

Defences

No Negligence/Necessary

Measures

Yes Yes

Contributory Negligence Yes Yes

Baggage Los s or Damage

Monetary Lim its

Checked 1000 SDRs 250 francs/kg

Unchecked 1000 SDRs 5000 francs

1 Waived under the IATA Agre ement.

2 Waived under the IATA Ag reement up to the f‌irst 100,000 SDRs.