1981 newspaper clipping about cut-rate Puerto Rico fares and Laker Airways Skytrain fare increases from fuel costs
A 1981 newspaper travel section clipping discussing Eastern Airlines' reduced economy fares to Puerto Rico and various airline industry news. Notably mentions Laker Airways increasing Skytrain fares due to consistently rising fuel costs, with New York to London fares jumping significantly. The article provides context for the challenging economic conditions facing budget airlines like Sir Freddie Laker's operation during this period.
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