Originally Posted by
dr dre
Some have suggested it is unlikely a decision based on a moral principle would really influence the decision of a government to deny an international carrier access to the market. But then I remembered many years ago, SQ was desperate to fly the Pacific, Aus to USA, and had lobbied hard for years. But the final decision to deny them access was made just 2 weeks after the execution of Van Nguyen. Although it was denied it was widely though the route decision was linked to the execution:
Singapore angry at air route denial
I agree, I actually remember JH being visibly upset. It was quite tangible to anyone who had some EQ that he was pissed off!