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Scotsman newspaper clipping from September 19, 1981 reporting concern over British Airways route cuts affecting Prestwick

Scotsman newspaper clipping from September 19, 1981 reporting concern over British Airways route cuts affecting Prestwick

A newspaper clipping from The Scotsman dated September 19, 1981, with the headline 'Concern over BA cuts'. The article discusses British Airways' decision to halt flights from Manchester and Prestwick to New York, and mentions that Laker Airways had applied to operate these abandoned routes. This reflects the competitive aviation landscape during Laker Airways' operational period when the airline sought to fill gaps left by established carriers.

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