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Do commercial airlines or companies that charge passengers to fly on their airplanes or helicopters owe a special duty of care to passengers?

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Do commercial airlines or companies that charge passengers to fly on their airplanes or helicopters owe a special duty of care to passengers?

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Yes, commercial aviation, charter, or helicopter companies owe the highest duty of care to their passengers, as they are what are called “common carriers.”

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Absolutely. Commercial airlines and companies that charge people to fly in their planes or helicopters are considered “common carriers” and owe passengers the highest duty of care under the law to make sure that their travel is safe.