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Reuters news wire report from March 8, 1985 about British Airways legal action against Laker Airways and settlement discussions

This Reuters International Securities News Report dated March 8, 1985 discusses legal proceedings involving British Airways and Laker Airways. The document reports on a U.S. legal action claiming major airlines conspired to drive Laker out of business, and mentions settlement discussions between British Airways and former Laker Airways chief executive Sir Freddie Laker.

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