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Business Week magazine clipping from August 3, 1981 showing computer terminal and discussing Laker Airways financial troubles

Business Week magazine clipping from August 3, 1981 showing computer terminal and discussing Laker Airways financial troubles

A Business Week magazine article from August 3, 1981 featuring a photograph of computer terminals and discussing the financial challenges facing Laker Airways. The article details how currency fluctuations have severely impacted Sir Freddie Laker's airline, with sterling weakness causing significant cost increases for aircraft purchases and fuel expenses paid in dollars.

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