 This was the first time more passengers chose to make their transatlantic crossing by air than sea.In April 1960, the Government approved a range of new "Colonial Coach" fares for travel by British residents only on cabotage routes linking the UK with its remaining colonies.Despite opposition from IATA, British airlines – including British IATA members – were free to introduce them from 1 October 1960 as UK authorities controlled fares at both ends.