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Warsaw Convention Limits Philippine Courts' Jurisdiction Over International Air Travel Claims
Philippine courts lack jurisdiction over claims arising from international flights under the Warsaw Convention, as shown in Lhuillier v. British Airways.
Air Carrier Breach of Contract: Damages and Interest in Air Travel Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when legal interest runs on damages awarded in air carrier breach of contract cases.
Accountability in Air Travel When a Lost Document Leads to Stranded Passengers
When an airline loses a required document and strands unaccompanied minors, the Supreme Court says it may be liable for damages for breach of contract of carriage.