Liability

Whilst we will make every attempt to ensure your baggage is handled with care, you should know that Air Jamaica operated by Caribbean Airlines’ liability for loss, delay or damage to baggage is limited unless a higher value is declared in advance and additional charges paid. Please note that excess valuation may not be declared on certain types of articles. Baggage liability is covered under the Warsaw Convention or the Montreal Convention depending on the route of travel. For travel governed by the Warsaw Convention, we will reimburse up to US$9.07 per pound, up to a maximum weight of 50 pounds per checked bag (a maximum of US$453.50 per checked bag). Baggage covered under the Montreal Convention is reimbursed at the maximum value of 1131 SDR’s (approximately US$1800) per ticketed customer.

Air Jamaica operated by Caribbean Airlines does not accept in or as checked baggage fragile, perishable or valuable articles including without limitation money, jewellery, eye wear, negotiable paper, securities, documents/certificates (business, medical, travel, education), samples, paintings, antiques, artifacts, manuscripts, irreplaceable books or publications, medication, keys, cameras and other photographic or movie equipment, working papers ( files, studies, reference material, correspondence, theses etc.), or electronic equipment(videos, stereos, computers). These items should not be placed in checked baggage but can be taken onboard (subject to carry-on baggage restrictions).

Except as may be required by the Montreal Convention or Warsaw Convention, where applicable, Caribbean Airlines will not accept liability for fragile, perishable or valuable articles including without limitation the following:

· Loss of protruding parts such as wheels, pull-straps, pockets, handles nor for damage such as nicks, scratches, scuff marks, dents, cuts, soils; damage to wheels, handles, pockets, locks, zippers, pull straps or for damage due to over packing and manufacturer’s defects.

· Damage or loss to electronic devices including camera equipment, cash and jewelry, medication, business documents in checked or un-checked luggage

· Damage arising from our compliance with applicable laws or government rules and regulations or from your failure to comply with same.