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LHR/MEL/Europe FF
LX has essentially done the same - disagreeing with the CTA ruling in writing (ie by taking the matter to appeal).
I don't agree with the 'bona fide' purchaser issue - that's a red herring. Plenty of people buy one way fares for all sorts of reasons. And they are entitled to buy one way fares safe in the knowledge they will be honoured.
But the other points go to the essence of the case. The CTA doesn't appear to have considered contract law in reaching its decision.
Did the CTA act correctly? That is ultimately what the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal will have to decide, either by hearing the case or refusing leave to appeal.
Who has more authority in this situation the CTA or the airline? If the CFC refuses to hear the case then would not CTA have the last, and hopefully final word? Appeals can not go on indefinitely.