1985 Economist press clipping about Laker Airways antitrust settlement with British Airways from June 29, 1985

Press clipping from The Economist dated June 29, 1985, discussing the antitrust lawsuit settlement between Laker Airways liquidator Christopher Morris and British Airways. The article details the $1.05 billion case alleging BA and other airlines conspired to drive Sir Freddie Laker's airline out of business, with settlement negotiations involving Sir Freddie's lawyer Robert Beckman.

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