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SDR and Montreal Convention Liability Guide

SDR is an IMF unit used for some international airline liability limits. A 6,303 SDR ceiling is not an expected payment.

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Montreal Convention delay damages concern proven loss and carrier defenses. For a currency conversion, use the relevant date and the IMF SDR exchange-rate data.

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How to use it

Do not convert a treaty ceiling into a claim amount without evidence of your actual loss.

Know the limit

A treaty ceiling is not your expected payment. You still need evidence of the actual loss and a relevant conversion date.

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