Evening Despatch newspaper clipping from September 15, 1981 about stranded holidaymakers in Laker Airways travel dispute
A newspaper clipping from the Evening Despatch (Darlington) dated September 15, 1981, reporting on nearly 50 holidaymakers stranded in Spain due to a dispute involving Laker Airways. The article describes how the British Consul was helping passengers return to Newcastle after travel firm Sunrise Holidays failed to pay bills, resulting in cancelled flights during the period of Laker Airways' financial difficulties.
newspaper clipping Evening Despatch 1981 Laker Airways Sir Freddie Laker stranded passengers Spain Newcastle travel industry financial troubles 1980s press coverage
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