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Yorkshire Evening Press newspaper clipping from July 14, 1981, titled 'Cutting air fares' discussing Sir Freddie Laker

Yorkshire Evening Press newspaper clipping from July 14, 1981, titled 'Cutting air fares' discussing Sir Freddie Laker

A newspaper clipping from the Yorkshire Evening Press dated July 14, 1981, with the headline 'Cutting air fares'. The article discusses Lord Carrington's campaign for cuts in European air fares and references Sir Freddie Laker's success in demonstrating demand for cheap flights to America. The piece argues for making European air travel more accessible to the general public rather than just business travelers and package tourists.

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