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UK signs up to a better deal for air travellers - Montreal Convention ratified today.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 30-APR-04
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 April 2004-UK Government: UK signs up to a better deal for air travellers - Montreal Convention ratified today(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:04292004

UK air travellers are set to benefit from bigger airline compensation payouts for delayed, lost or damaged luggage following the ratification of the Montreal Convention by EU members in Montreal today.

The Convention establishes a maximum amount of about GBP850 per passenger, and replaces the current compensation system of payments related to the weight of baggage.

Airlines operating flights to, from or within the European Community will be required to provide passengers with clear accessible information about their new rights.

The new limits will...



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