1. The carrier shall follow the route agreed upon. In the absence of an agreement for a specified route, the carrier shall take the shortest route. 2. A carrier may change the route agreed upon or take a longer one where a necessity arises compelling it to do so. In such case, the carrier shall bear no liability for the delay and other damage which may result from the change of route, unless fraud or gross fault is established on its part or on the part of its subordinates.
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