Article 17 of the Montreal Convention holds airlines liable for loss of or damage to baggage, as long as it took place when it was in their possession. No exceptions.
ENFORCEMENT
That’s a question worth asking after the Secretary of Transportation posted a response to a column I wrote about tarmac delays.

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