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1984 Time magazine article 'Branson in Wonderland' about Richard Branson adding Virgin Atlantic airline to his business empire

1984 Time magazine article 'Branson in Wonderland' about Richard Branson adding Virgin Atlantic airline to his business empire

A Time magazine article from July 2, 1984, titled 'Branson in Wonderland' describing Richard Branson's expansion into aviation with Virgin Atlantic Airways. The article discusses how Branson aims to challenge established airlines with lower fares, drawing parallels to Sir Freddie Laker's pioneering low-cost transatlantic service model from the early 1980s.

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