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Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 Article 17

Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 Article 17

Compensation in respect of wheelchairs and other mobility equipment

Article 17

1.   Carriers and terminal managing bodies shall be liable where they have caused loss of or damage to wheelchairs, other mobility equipment or assistive devices. The loss or damage shall be compensated by the carrier or terminal managing body liable for that loss or damage. 2.   The compensation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equal to the cost of replacement or repair of the equipment or devices lost or damaged. 3.   Where necessary, every effort shall be undertaken to rapidly provide temporary replacement equipment or devices. The wheelchairs, other mobility equipment or assistive devices shall, where possible, have technical and functional features similar to those lost or damaged.

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CitationArticle 17 of Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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