Pagraphs 6 and 7
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Set out the possible disadvan-
tages to the UK. Laker could
not operate a charter service
to Australia. There would be
criticism (no worse) from the
Americans. More serious, woul
be if the mid point countries
in SE Asia, and India, react
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'would be worst' affected and/will
d/will
probably react sharply.
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Paragraph 8
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The Malaysian reaction could
much
also be sharp, but with/less
justification.
the
There is a risk
that the countries concerned would gang
up to block the scheme by a
total refusal to cooperate
eg by denying overflying and landing
rights. There could also
be opposition in Europe (particularly from the Dutch)
to the scheme, but probably
not strong enough to block it.
There are implications for
Hong Kong but the Hong Kong
Government and Cathay Pacific
Airways are still studying the
proposal. It is too early to
give the Australians a reply
in respect of the Australia/
Hong Kong routes.
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