Nepal revives bill to tighten airlines' liability and insurance obligations
Summary
Nepal's government has revived a bill to reform domestic aviation liability and insurance laws, aligning them with international standards and enhancing passenger protections.
Key Points
- Nepal's government has revived a previously stalled bill to reform domestic aviation liability and insurance regulations.
- The bill aligns domestic aviation liability standards with the Montreal Convention and introduces higher compensation limits for injuries and death.
- It defines airlines' obligations regarding flight delays, cancellations, baggage loss, and cargo liability.
- The legislation proposes mandatory insurance coverage based on aircraft weight and includes provisions for unlimited liability in certain cases.
