Aviation Law: Airlines and lost luggage/baggage Name Course Instructor Date Abstract This paper looks into the obligations and liabilities of carriers towards handling passengers’ luggage based on the cases, Njideka E. Muoneke v. Compagnie Nationale Air France (2009) and Bassam v. American Airlines. Even though, passengers may receive monetary compensation the cases highlight that the circumstances influence rulings. This is especially when focusing on the provisions of the Montreal Convention applicable when dealing with diverse matters concerning the airline industry at the internal stage. There are liability limits imposed by the Montreal Convention when dealing with loss or damage of luggage, but it is less clear when awarding recovery of costs incurred or fees as held in Njideka E. Muoneke v. Compagnie Nationale Air France. Introduction Typically, passengers prefer a single plane service because it is more convenient and reduces the chance of lost luggage. Nonetheless, there is still risk that baggage may get lost, and there is a need to consider the circumstances under which this occurs. Air travel has become cheaper over time, and the ease with which passengers reach their destination with no traffic obstruction has made the mode of transportation popular. In cases where the luggage gets lost it is necessary to lodge a claim at the claims counter and provide documentary evidence given that airlines have policies to deal with such claims. Now more than ev...