What is the airlines liability for lost, delayed or damaged baggage?
Air carriers have limited liability for lost, damaged or delayed baggage. Air carriers will not normally compensate you for more than the actual loss you have suffered and you will likely be required to provide proof of loss. Ask about your air carrier’s domestic limits of liability. The amounts vary greatly among air carriers. On international flights originating in Canada, including round trips, the air carrier’s liability will, in most cases, be subject to the provisions of the Montreal Convention which prescribes a maximum amount of compensation per passenger, that is 1,000 Special Drawing Rights (SDR)*. * Since the value of a “Special Drawing Right” fluctuates, like any other currency, throughout the year, you can consult the current rates of a Special Drawing Right versus the Canadian dollar, as established by the International Monetary Fund, at: www.imf.org/external/country/CAN/index.htm When you check your baggage, ask the airline representative about liability limits. If you f
