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Originally Posted by
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The LX fares were NOT "TO" the USA. They were FROM Yangon TO Montreal, via, say, Tokyo, Zurich, and New York. DOT could have interpreted this fare to be within their scope but they chose not to.
With the EY fare, it is clear. This falls within the bounds.
LX fought because DOT decided it was outside your scope. Unless you can prove to me that there is language that would make this outside of DOT's scope, your entire argument is absolutely moot.
The part that you (and others) seem to miss is that the DOT as a regulatory body has unfortunately leeway as to when to apply the regs and when not. So while this is clearly is a flight TO or FROM the USA, the USDOT is not compelled to enforce the regs, even in this case. (which is why the distinction of reg vs law is relevant).
Last edited by Deltahater; Feb 3, 2014 at 4:28 pm
Reason: clarity