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The Observer newspaper clipping from July 12, 1981, with headline 'Air fare campaign hits flak' by Liz Barder in Brussels

The Observer newspaper clipping from July 12, 1981, with headline 'Air fare campaign hits flak' by Liz Barder in Brussels

This newspaper clipping from The Observer dated July 12, 1981, reports on European Commission plans to break the airline price-fixing cartel in European aviation. The article discusses challenges to the traditional aviation industry structure and mentions resistance from various stakeholders, reflecting the turbulent period when Laker Airways was challenging established airline practices.

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