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Newspaper clipping from Sentinal Star dated July 19, 1981, with headline about upstart airline and London fare battle

Newspaper clipping from Sentinal Star dated July 19, 1981, with headline about upstart airline and London fare battle

A newspaper article from the Sentinal Star dated July 19, 1981, discussing how Laker Airways transformed from an upstart airline into an established carrier while the transatlantic fare war continued. The article by Christopher Lofting examines the competitive landscape between Laker's low-cost Skytrain service and major airlines offering discounted fares to compete.

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