New York News newspaper clipping from July 12, 1981, featuring Budget Travel Tips column mentioning Laker Airways

A newspaper clipping from the New York News dated July 12, 1981, showing a 'Budget Travel Tips' column by Jane Abrams. The article discusses various travel deals and specifically mentions that American travelers equate the name Laker with the Skytrain, referencing Sir Freddie Laker's pioneering low-cost air service. This clipping documents media coverage during the period when Laker Airways was revolutionizing transatlantic budget travel.

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