Baggage and Cargo Clause Samples
The 'Baggage and Cargo' clause defines the rules and responsibilities regarding the handling, transport, and liability for baggage and cargo during a journey or shipment. It typically outlines what items are considered baggage or cargo, the carrier's obligations for safe transport, and any limitations on liability for loss, damage, or delay. For example, it may specify weight limits, prohibited items, or procedures for claiming lost goods. The core function of this clause is to allocate risk and clarify the rights and duties of both the carrier and the customer, thereby reducing disputes related to lost or damaged property.
Baggage and Cargo. THE CARRIER shall be liable for loss, destruction or damage to cargo or checked baggage if the act causing the damages occurred while the cargo or baggage was under the custody of THE CARRIER or its employees, either on board of an aircraft or at any other place.
Baggage and Cargo. THE CARRIER shall not be liable for damages if it proves that such damages are attributable to pilot error, steering or navigation errors, and that otherwise THE CARRIER and its employees took all the necessary measures to avoid damages.
Baggage and Cargo. For checked baggage and cargo, THE CARRIER’s liability shall be limited to the sum of twenty-four dollars and seventy-five cents per kilo (USD24.75), unless a special declaration of value has been made by the sender at the time cargo is delivered to THE CARRIER and by paying a supplementary fee, if applicable. With respect to items under the Passenger’s custody, THE CARRIER’s liability shall be limited to the sum of thirty-three dollars and twenty cents (USD 33.20) per Passenger.
Baggage and Cargo. THE CARRIER shall not be liable for damages resulting exclusively from inherent or hidden defects of the items being transported. THE CARRIER shall not be liable if it proves that the loss or damage to checked baggage or cargo occurred while they were under the exclusive custody of customs authorities.
Baggage and Cargo. THE CARRIER shall not be liable if it proves that the loss or damage resulted from inherent or hidden defects.
Baggage and Cargo. For transportation of checked baggage and cargo, THE CARRIER’s liability shall be limited to the sum of 17 Special Drawing Rights per kilo, unless a special declaration of value has been made by the sender at the time cargo is delivered to THE CARRIER and by paying a supplementary fee, if applicable. With respect to items under the Passenger’s custody, THE CARRIER’s liability shall be limited to the sum of 332 Special Drawing Rights per Passenger.
Baggage and Cargo. 10.1 The Client shall notify Volanteus prior to the execution of the Agreement, or as soon as practicable if the Agreement has already been executed, of any baggage requirements which are additional to the baggage allowance stipulated in the Flight Schedule. Carriage of any additional baggage and/or cargo shall be subject to the practicality and available capacity for the additional baggage and/or cargo, by reference to the overall permitted payload of the Aircraft, and the absolute discretion of the Operator. Volanteus shall use its reasonable endeavours to accommodate the Client’s additional baggage and/or cargo requirements, to the extent possible, that the Client notifies Volanteus thereof.
10.2 The Client hereby agrees that it shall be fully liable for all increased costs or charges incurred by Volanteus or the Operator as a result of the additional cargo that the Client requests to be carried on the Aircraft.
10.3 The Client hereby acknowledges that the Operator or its agents are authorised to inspect and examine any baggage and/or cargo belonging to the Client or its passengers and may, at its absolute discretion, refuse to allow any baggage and/or cargo which the Carrier considers to be unsuitable for carriage on the Aircraft for reasons including, but not limited to, the nature of the baggage and/or cargo or any applicable laws, orders or regulations of any country that the Aircraft is departing from, flying over or arriving at.
10.4 The Client is responsible for ensuring that any baggage or cargo is appropriately packaged, packed and/or palletised and fit and ready for loading. The Client warrants that all baggage and cargo is fit for travel by air and contains no goods or items which are defined as dangerous or otherwise restricted goods under the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
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