Do international delay damages always reach the maximum?

No. A liability limit is a ceiling under specified conditions. The traveler still needs to show actual loss and causation, and carrier defenses may apply.

What to check

Keep itemized receipts and the airline’s written offer of help. A bill shows what you paid; you may still need to show why the cost was necessary and who should cover it.

What to do next

List each cost separately and attach the receipt. The expense tracker can help you organize the amounts without treating them as approved.

Official sources

• Department of Justice Canada: Carriage by Air Act, Schedule V: Montreal Convention Articles 19 and 35
• ICAO: International air travel liability limits set to increase