Montreal Convention Overview

Questions and Answers

What is meant by the term 'Montreal Convention'?

An agreement focused on international railway standards

A set of regulations for domestic transport

A convention for the unification of rules relating to international air carriage (correct)

A treaty related to international maritime law

What does 'Coupon' refer to in the context of air travel?

Both paper and electronic flight coupons for travel (correct)

A type of luggage tag

A boarding pass only

A discount voucher for flights

What encompasses the term 'Damage' in this context?

Death, injury, loss, or damage related to passengers or baggage (correct)

Financial losses incurred by the airline

Equipment failure during a flight

Travel delays and cancellations only

How are 'Days' defined in the context of notification?

Calendar days including all days of the week, with specific exceptions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Denied Boarding' mean?

Refusal of accommodation despite having a valid ticket and reservation Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Electronic Ticket'?

An itinerary/receipt including electronic coupons and possibly a boarding document Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a 'Flight Coupon'?

The segment of the ticket allowing travel between specific locations Signup and view all the answers

How is 'Force Majeure' defined?

Unforeseeable circumstances beyond control, unavoidable despite due care Signup and view all the answers

What kind of conventions does the term 'Conventions' refer to?

The applicable Warsaw Convention and Montreal Convention Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Electronic Coupon' represent?

An electronic document entitling travel, stored in the airline's database Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Montreal Convention

Officially known as The Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air.
Signed in Montreal on 28 May 1999.
It aims to unify rules governing international air travel.

Conventions

Includes the applicable Warsaw Convention and the Montreal Convention of 1999.

Coupon

Refers to both paper flight coupons and electronic coupons.
Entitles the named passenger to travel on the specified flight.

Damage

Encompasses death, bodily injury, or wounding of a passenger.
Also includes loss, theft, damage, or destruction of baggage associated with the carriage or services provided.

Days

Defines as calendar days, including all seven days of the week.
For notifications, the day notice is dispatched is excluded.
When determining ticket validity duration, the day of issuance or flight commencement is also excluded.

Denied Boarding

Occurs when passengers with a valid ticket and confirmed reservation are refused accommodation on a flight.
Passengers must check in within the stipulated time limits.

Electronic Coupon

Represents an electronic flight coupon or other value document stored in the company’s database.

Electronic Ticket

Consists of the itinerary/receipt issued for electronic tickets, including Electronic Coupons and, if applicable, a boarding document.

Flight Coupon

The part of the ticket that indicates "good for passage."
In the case of an electronic ticket, refers to the electronic coupon detailing specific travel points.

Force Majeure

Refers to unexpected and unavoidable circumstances beyond control, despite exercising all due care.

Itinerary Receipt

A document issued to passengers with electronic tickets.
Contains passenger's name, flight information, and relevant notices.

Description

Test your knowledge about the Montreal Convention of 1999, which unifies certain rules concerning international air travel. This quiz covers key definitions, applicable conventions, and passenger rights related to air carriage. Understand the implications of contracts and damages under the Convention.