Notes for Cynrlementaries
QUESTION
ANSWER
QUESTION
ANSWER
QUESTION
ANSWER
EDAROV 194
If this Agreement is concluded does this mean
that scheduled services between Peking and London
can start immediately?
Yes, just as soon as the formalities of designation
of airlines and acceptance thereof have been gone
through and the airlines have made their practical
arrangements.
What about charter services?
The PRC Authorities have for some time been
prepared to consider applications for individual
charter flights to and from the PRC and there has
been full reciprocity.
Why has the UK lagmed behind other countries in
establishing scheduled services to the PRC?
A draft Air Services Agreement with the PRC was
initialled in Peking in 1975 but certain difficulties
arose which prevented it being ratified.
QUESTION
Has British Airways felt this as a serious
inhibition?
ANSWER
Not really. They are however quite keen now to start
a scheduled service provided this can be arranged und
satisfactory conditions.