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It is important
that claims be filed promptly against air carriers. The
suggested form letter, copy enclosed, should be used for their
purpose.
Regarding the
time for filing claims with the air carrier, the following are
the requirement of the Warsaw Conventions:
In case of
damage the person entitled to delivery must complain to the
carrier forthwith after the discovery of the damage and at the
latest within 7 days form the date of receipt.
In case of
delay the complaint must be made latest within 14 days from the
date on which the goods have been placed at his (consignee's)
disposal.
Failure to
comply with the above requirements is an absolute bar to a
recovery.
Claims for
goods that are non-delivered must be made in accordance with the
terms of the Airway Bill which usually provides that claims must
be made in writing within 120 days from the date of issue of the
Airway Bill. |