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Newspaper clipping from Willoughby News Herald dated July 12, 1981, about New York-London air service competition

Newspaper clipping from Willoughby News Herald dated July 12, 1981, about New York-London air service competition

A newspaper article from the Willoughby News Herald dated July 12, 1981, discussing the competitive transatlantic airline market between New York and London. The article highlights Sir Freddie Laker's impact on the industry with Laker Airways' Skytrain service, describing how his low-cost approach forced established carriers to compete on pricing and challenged the traditional airline business model.

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