Air France v Carrascoso, 18 SCRA 155 Nature: Petition for Review by Certiorari of a decision of CA FACTS: Rafael Carrascoso was

one of the 28 Filipino pilgrims who left Manila for Lourdes. He had a first class round trip ticket from Manila to ROME. However, when the plane was in Bangkok, the Manager forced him to vacate his first class seat because a white man had a better right to the seat. Carrascoso filed complaint for damages. ISSUE: won damages may be recovered on the basis of expulsion HELD> Yes Ratio: The contract of air carriage generates a relation attended with public duty. Passengers should be protected and insured a pleasant trip Wrongful expulsion is a violation of public duty by the air carrier a quasi delict. Damages are proper. Doubt WON ticket was confirmed as first class is immaterial as claim is based on the wrongful expulsion itself