Montreal Convention
International Air Travel Rights
What is the Montreal Convention?
The Montreal Convention is a global treaty that establishes airline liability in cases of flight-related incidents such as delays, damage to baggage, and injury or death of passengers. Adopted in 1999 and currently in force in over 130 countries, it applies to international flights between member states.
Unlike regional regulations like EC 261 or SHY–YOLCU, the Montreal Convention focuses more on damage and loss rather than compensation for inconvenience.
Who is covered?
You are protected by the Montreal Convention if:
- Your flight is international (i.e., between two countries), and
- At least one of the countries is a signatory to the Montreal Convention (most major nations, including the EU, UK, USA, Brazil, Turkey, etc.).
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What are you entitled to?
Depending on the situation, you may receive:
Flight delays (damage caused by delay):
• Airlines can be held financially responsible for losses caused by long delays (such as missed connections, hotel stays, lost bookings), but only if the delay was within the airline’s control.
• The burden of proof is on the passenger to show financial damage and submit evidence (e.g., receipts, invoices).
Baggage issues (lost, damaged, or delayed baggage):
• You can claim compensation if your checked luggage is lost, delayed, or damaged.
• Claims must be submitted in writing within 7 days for damage, and 21 days for delay, from the date of baggage receipt (or expected arrival).
Passenger injury or death:
• In the unfortunate case of bodily injury or death during the course of an international flight, the airline is liable for damages.
• Compensation is unlimited in cases of negligence, and up to a fixed threshold if not.
Compensation Limits:
Under the Montreal Convention, compensation is measured in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) – a currency unit defined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Approximate values (subject to currency fluctuations):
Compensation amounts:
Claim Type
1,288 SDR (~€1,600 / $1,700)
5,346 SDR (~€6,600 / $7,000)
128,821 SDR or more
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Important Notes:
Time limits: Legal claims must typically be made within 2 years of the date of the incident.
Proof required: Passengers must show financial loss to claim damages for delays or baggage issues.
This is not automatic compensation — unlike EU rules, the Montreal Convention requires evidence and legal responsibility to be established.
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