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HONG KONG TIMES (26/3/80)

The CAA's decision - a reflection of Britain's protectionism

has aroused discontent and anger

and discrimination against HK

among HK people.

Air transport between HK and London has long been a

monopoly for British Airways. Monopoly always means unfair charges

and poor services. This is mainly due to the lack of healthy

competition.

so

As a well-experienced and efficient airline, CPA is well qualified to operate the HK-London route. But it is banned by the

CAA from the service. That means HK's interests have been totally

ignored.

The visible and invisible benefits Britain obtains from

E every year are considerable. And yet, Britain still keeps applying protectionis, discrimination and indifference to HK. There is nothing more unfair than what Britain has done to HK.

All HK people should support the government in CPA's appeal in the interests of HK and for the mutual benefit of Britain.