Australian newspaper clippings from September 1977 covering Laker Airways launch and Qantas response to budget flights
Collection of Australian newspaper clippings from September 1977 documenting the launch of Sir Freddie Laker's budget airline service to Australia and Qantas's competitive response. The headlines include 'Now Qantas takes on Laker at his own game' and 'Now for Australia - Laker', showing the industry impact of Laker Airways' low-cost transatlantic model expanding to Australia routes.
Sir Freddie Laker Laker Airways Qantas Australia newspaper clippings 1970s budget airlines aviation competition transatlantic flights September 1977
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