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Traffic World newspaper clipping from September 14, 1981 about transatlantic airline fare increases including Laker

Traffic World newspaper clipping from September 14, 1981 about transatlantic airline fare increases including Laker

A newspaper clipping from Traffic World dated September 14, 1981, reporting on transatlantic airline fare increases of 5-20% affecting multiple carriers including Laker Airways. The article mentions that these increases would impact flights on Pan American, Laker, TWA, British Airways, Air Florida, Delta, Braniff and British Caledonian, reflecting the competitive pressures facing Sir Freddie Laker's budget airline during this period.

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