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Airline Injury Claims by Airline

Passengers from New England fly on dozens of U.S. and foreign airlines. For injuries on international flights, the airline’s identity matters less than the itinerary on the ticket: the Montreal Convention usually governs the claim whichever airline operated the flight. This directory lists airlines that have served international routes from Boston Logan, with links to more detailed pages for several major carriers. Routes and airlines change seasonally.

Europe

Canada

Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America

  • Aeroméxico (Mexico)
  • Arajet (Dominican Republic)
  • Avianca (Colombia) and Avianca El Salvador
  • BermudAir (Bermuda)
  • Copa Airlines (Panama)
  • LATAM Brasil (Brazil)
  • Sunrise Airways (Haiti)
  • Volaris (Mexico)

Middle East and Asia

  • Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
  • El Al (Israel)
  • Emirates (United Arab Emirates)
  • Etihad Airways (United Arab Emirates)
  • Hainan Airlines (China)
  • Japan Airlines (Japan)
  • Korean Air (South Korea)
  • Qatar Airways (Qatar)

U.S. airlines on international routes

What These Claims Have in Common

  • Accident: The airline is liable for bodily injury caused by an “accident” on board or during embarking or disembarking, meaning an unexpected or unusual event external to the passenger.
  • Strict liability: Since December 28, 2024, the airline is liable without proof of fault up to 151,880 Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) per passenger, and above that amount unless it proves it was not negligent or the damage was caused solely by a third party.
  • Two-year deadline: Suit must be filed within two years of arrival at the destination, or of when the flight should have arrived.
  • Where to sue: Article 33 limits the places a claim can be filed, including the destination on the ticket and, for injury or death, the country of the passenger’s principal and permanent residence if the airline serves it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Montreal Convention apply to every airline on this list?

It depends on the itinerary, not the airline. The Convention applies to international carriage between countries that have joined it, which includes the United States and most major travel destinations. A few countries follow only older treaties, so the ticket and route must be checked.

Can I sue a foreign airline in the United States?

Often. The destination on the ticket, or your principal and permanent residence if the airline serves the United States and does business here, can provide a U.S. forum under Article 33. A U.S. court must also have personal jurisdiction over the airline.

What if my flight was a codeshare?

When one airline sells the ticket and another operates the flight, the Convention generally allows claims against both the contracting carrier and the actual carrier.

Related Pages

Hurt on an international flight? Call Muggeo & Associates at (978) 741-1177 or request a consultation. Montreal Convention claims must be filed within two years of arrival, so do not wait.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Whether the Montreal Convention applies, where a claim can be filed and what can be recovered depend on the ticket, the itinerary and the facts. Our attorneys are admitted in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Florida; where a case must be filed elsewhere, we may work with local counsel. Muggeo & Associates is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any airline listed. Airline names are used only to identify carriers involved in passengers’ claims. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes. Last reviewed November 2026.