Common use of Fragile and Perishable Items as Baggage Clause in Contracts

Fragile and Perishable Items as Baggage. Carrier, in its discretion, may refuse to accept any fragile or perishable goods. For domestic transportation, Carrier assumes no liability for fragile or perishable goods. If Carrier does accept such goods for transportation, in the case of domestic transportation it reserves the right to require the Passenger to sign a limited release with respect to such goods. In the case of domestic transportation, Carrier shall not be responsible for loss, damage or delay of such fragile items whether or not such a limited release has been signed by the Passenger. Fragile items include, without limitation, items such as bicycles, blueprints, cameras, ceramics, china, crystal, dolls, figurines, flash equipment, flowers, glass or glass containers, lenses, maps, mirrors, models, musical instruments or equipment, paintings, perfumes, makeup, liquids, bottles, plants, sculptures, strollers, trophies, vases and wines. Perishable items include, without limitation, items such as fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, bakery products and other forms of food, flowers and floral displays and plants. Such items may also be subject to applicable agriculture rules of the destination jurisdiction. Dry ice shipments are limited by dangerous goods regulations and are discussed separately in Section 15.