the intermediate countries concerned.
They have not yet decided on the
order in which they would conduct their detailed bi-lateral
otiations. They are of course fully aware that they would be faced with a heavy task and accept that it would be unrealistic
to plan on the implementation of the new low fares proposals before
early 1979.
CONCLUSION
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We would like to give a definite response to the Australian delegation before they return home: they are prepared to extend
On balance, the gains appear to their stay to Monday, 19 June.
outweigh the disadvantages. fares; the UK-Australia through route should be a growth service and the actual economic operating gains should be greater than the losses. British Airways are in favour of the proposals. The disadvantages are confined to the political aspects. and Malaysia are likely to be upset; the former will be especially so and there is a risk that Malaysia resentment could further prejudice our chances of getting their agreement to Concorde
UK consumers will benefit from lower
overflight]
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Singapore
A number A positive response could not however be unqualified. of technical points, eg the fare structure and freight carriage
In addition we need assurances on are still under discussion.
Concorde, services to Australia and BA's services to New Zealand.
therefore seek authority to tell the Australian delegation that the UK is in broad agreement with their proposals, subject to satisfactory resolution of certain points of detail and the question of Concorde and New Zealand services. Subject to their negotiating satisfactory new arrangements with the SE Asian countries
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