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2013 Inflation adjustment to domestic baggage liability limit

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In accordance with existing regulations, this final rule raises the minimum limit on domestic baggage liability applicable to air carriers to reflect inflation since July 2008, the basis month of the most recent previous revision to the liability limit.

Regulatory Topic: Aviation Consumer Protection
Last updated: Friday, April 19, 2013