In the current global aviation system, the safety, reliability, and legal protection of passenger and cargo transportation by air are among the top priorities. In this context, the institution of carrier liability holds a central position. The carrier's liability determines the procedures for compensating damages that occur during air transportation. This article analyzes the stages of legal development of this institution within the framework of international aviation conventions. The evolution from the Warsaw system to the Montreal Convention is thoroughly examined, along with the carrier liability mechanisms based on the provisions of the Guadalajara Convention and the Montreal Protocols of 1975.

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