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Civil aviation cases in Kuwaiti law

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The State of Kuwait puts in place a set of laws to regulate air navigation and civil aviation issues, in addition to being a contracting member of the International Civil Aviation Organization “ICAO” since 1960, which is based in Montreal, Canada; and is also a UN organization, with the aim of working on everything related to the development of air transport in terms of industry, as well as in terms of security and safety.

Kuwait has also signed the organization's "Montreal" and "Warsaw" conventions, which regulate air transport responsibilities for persons, baggage, cargo and disaster victims. In addition to Decree-Law No. 31 of 1987, regulating Kuwait's air transport market, as well as other civil aviation legislation,

If you are facing any problem related to civil aviation cases, accidents or air compensation; ILG offers you a team of lawyers with expertise in Kuwaiti and international law, to assist you in such cases.

Air Compensation Under The International Agreements

Kuwaiti civil aviation is governed by European Commission Regulation 2004/261, which protects passengers' rights in cases of flight delay, cancellation or denial of boarding. This regulation contains items explaining to individuals how to claim compensation, or to recover part or "parts" of the value of the unused flight.

This regulation also provides the right of care for passengers when a flight is canceled or subject to long delays, such as access to meals commensurate with the length of the waiting period, provision of communication with two people outside the airport, provision of hotel accommodation where necessary, as well as transportation between the accommodation and the airport

To learn more about your rights or how to obtain such compensation, it is recommended to have an experienced Kuwaiti aviation accident lawyer with extensive access to the provisions of international regulations and laws governing international civil aviation. 

Air Accidents In Montreal And Warsaw Conventions 

The Warsaw and Montreal Conventions- signed by the State of Kuwait - includes provisions relating to compensation for air accidents that passengers may be exposed to, if the accident resulted from an unlawful act, omission, negligence or error on the part of Kuwait Airways or its carrier.

The Conventions establish compensation for the individual or his or her relatives in cases of death, bodily injury or serious injury; unless death or injury is caused by the individual's actions, negligence on the part of him or her cause of death, or illness or illness already in place.

The Warsaw And Montaller Convention also provides compensation for damage to passengers' luggage, if this damage is caused by negligence by Kuwait Airways, which, under the Conventions, will not be responsible at the same time for damage to fragile items that can be broken, damaged or money, jewelry and precious metals.

Therefore, when facing any damage related to your safety and the safety of your relatives, or damage to your Baggage as a result of negligence; You need a competent airplane accident law firm in Kuwait to help you get the right compensation.

Civil aviation cases in Kuwaiti law

Kuwait's civil aviation is subject to the Air Transport Regulation Act, whose first article contains some definitions of concepts such as the air transport market, comprehensive flights, and international Conventions and protocols for regulating air transport.

The articles of the law include the conditions for the practice of air transport in Kuwait, whether for the transport of people, for freight, or for the transport of parcels and express messages; In addition to the conditions relating to airline contracts and licensing, and the recording of transport fares and prices; As well as penalties for violating some provisions of this law.

The State of Kuwait also has a range of legislation on the regulation of the air transport market, issues relating to Kuwait International Airport, civil aviation security and treaties on suppressing illegal acts or crimes committed on board aircraft, or concerning the security and safety of aircraft and passengers; all of which require a team of expert lawyers in Kuwaiti civil aviation laws, international protocols and treaties organized to represent clients in cases related to air navigation in Kuwait.

In conclusion, the Integrated Legal Group (ILG) reminds you of its keenness to support its clients with a team of Kuwaiti airplane accident lawyers with competence and experience in Kuwaiti law and international conventions, in the event that they are exposed to any problem related to civil aviation issues, accidents or compensation, to ensure that the individual receives his or her full rights.