Compensation for Lost Baggage on International Flights from India — Montreal Convention Guide
Updated May 2026 On international flights from India, lost baggage compensation is governed by the Montreal Convention 1999 — airlines are liable up to 1,288 SDR (~₹1.4 lakh / ~$1,750) per passenger for lost or damaged checked baggage. Step 1: File a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the destination airport’s baggage service desk immediately upon










