Flight change without notice and compensation entitlements
The article discussed the right of airlines to change flight schedules or routes in exceptional circumstances such as weather conditions or technical malfunctions, and the legal responsibilities that may arise if such changes cause harm to passengers. It clarified that the 1999 Montreal Convention permits necessary operational adjustments, but the airline bears liability if it is proven that the changes resulted in actual damage, such as missing a connecting flight or incurring additional expenses, provided a causal link between the change and the damage is established. Airlines can also claim exemption from liability if they prove that the cause was an extraordinary circumstance beyond their control and that all possible measures were taken to prevent the damage. The article emphasized that the airline's right to modify flight schedules does not exempt it from legal responsibility if the change causes harm to the passenger, noting that the convention sets a maximum limit on liability.
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