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Sets out the advantages to the UK of the
Australian scheme. It would benefit the
consumer and increase traffic between
Australia and the UK.
British Airways
calculate that it is in their commercial
interests.
Set out the possible disadvantages to the
UK.
from
Lak
Laker could not operate a charter is likely to There would/be
service to Australia
criticism (no worse) from the Americans.
More serious would be if the mid-point
countries in SE Asia, and India, react
adversely either severally or collectively Singapore's airline (SIA) and tourism
would be worst affected and Lee Ku
Kuan Yew
will probably react sharply. Malaysia's
adverse
initial reaction could also be sharp
but we hope that when the full
implications of the proposals are
explained to her she will view them at
worst with neutrality. There is a risk
that irrespective of their separate air
service/tourist interest, 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
Some countries.
position KAM services
in Europe (particularly from the Dutch
to
the scheme, but probably not strong
enough to block it.
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