# The Carriage by Air Acts (Application of Provisions) Order 2004, Paragraph: Article 28—Advance Payments


In the case of aircraft accidents resulting in death or injury of passengers, the carrier shall, if required by its national law, make advance payments without delay to a natural person or persons who are entitled to claim compensation in order to meet the immediate economic needs of such persons. Such advance payments shall not constitute a recognition of liability and may be offset against any amounts subsequently paid as damages by the carrier.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1899/schedule/1/part/3/chapter/III/paragraph/wrapper8n1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/carriage-by-air-acts-application-of-provisions-order-2004/schedule-1/part-3/chapter-III/paragraph-wrapper8n1
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