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Does the Montreal Convention's two-year limitation period for personal injuries occurring during a flight apply to cabin crew members or does the usual three-year limitation period apply?

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Published on: 15 September 2016
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Montreal Convention claims

Pursuant to section 5 of the Carriage by Air Act 1961 (CAA 1961), there is a two-year time limit for bringing a Personal injury or wrongful death claim under the Montreal Convention. The time limit starts to run from the date of actual or planned arrival at the destination or from the date on which the carriage stopped, whichever is the sooner.

Where a claim is brought in the English courts in relation to a Montreal Convention claim, the two-year limitation period cannot be extended. Further to this, the provisions of section 33 of the

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