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1981 newspaper clipping about Alitalia considering Atlanta-Rome flights, mentions Laker Airways competition

1981 newspaper clipping about Alitalia considering Atlanta-Rome flights, mentions Laker Airways competition

A 1981 newspaper article discussing Alitalia's rumored plans to begin non-stop Atlanta-to-Rome flights. The piece includes commentary by Colin Bessonette and mentions competition with Laker Airways, which pioneered budget transatlantic fares between London and various U.S. gateways. The article also covers British Caledonian's new fare structure announced in response to Laker's competitive pricing.

newspaper clipping 1981 Alitalia Atlanta Rome transatlantic flights Laker Airways British Caledonian budget fares aviation competition Colin Bessonette 1980s

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