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Evening Despatch newspaper clipping from September 15, 1981, about Laker Airways passengers stranded in Spain

Evening Despatch newspaper clipping from September 15, 1981, about Laker Airways passengers stranded in Spain

A newspaper clipping from the Evening Despatch, Darlington, dated September 15, 1981, reporting on nearly 50 British holidaymakers stranded in Spain after travel firm Sunrise Holidays failed to pay bills for about £1,300. The article mentions they were caught in a 'Laker row' after the firm's flight back to Newcastle was cancelled, indicating the broader financial difficulties affecting the aviation industry during Laker Airways' troubled period.

newspaper clipping Evening Despatch 1981 September 1981 Laker Airways stranded passengers Spain Newcastle Sunrise Holidays aviation industry financial troubles press coverage

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