Sally is shopping and sees an advert in a travel agent’s window that says that flights to Malta are 50% off. She enters the shop and begins to speak to a travel agent who informs her that the poster she’d seen is out of date. Is the travel agent obliged to give Sally the discounted flight?

Sally is shopping and sees an advert in a travel agent’s window that says that flights to Malta are 50% off. She enters the shop and begins to speak to a travel agent who informs her that the poster she’d seen is out of date. Is the travel agent obliged to give Sally the discounted flight?
A . yes- the offer was displayed and therefore must be honoured
B. yes- the offer is valid until another offer or counter offer is provided
C. no- the offer has been rescinded
D. no – the advert is an invitation to treat

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Adverts are invitations to treat – not offers. Therefore the travel agent isn’t bound to provide the discounted flight. See p.3 for more information on offers and ITTs