This session will analyze existing international liability and insurance regimes that cover air carrier liability for passenger death and bodily injury in the event of an accident. It will also highlight the importance of ensuring fair compensation for victims while maintaining the stability of the air transport sector and consider funding options. In addition, there will be a global exchange of perspectives and best practices among the various stakeholders. The next steps in the legal field will build upon the recommendations of the AAAVF first symposium and promote the ratification of the Montreal Convention.

Moderator: Steven Truxal, Director of the International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University, Netherlands.

Introduction by Yaw Nyampong, ICAO Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau (LEB).

Interview // Q&As
• Solenn Le Tutour, Le tutour Avocats, France.
• Veeru Mewa, Victim First Advocaten law firm, Netherlands.
• Sarah Stewart, Partner at Stewarts law firm, United Kingdom.