Collection of Australian newspaper clippings about Laker Airways and cut-price air fares from October 1977
A collection of Australian newspaper clippings from October 1977 documenting the air fare war sparked by Sir Freddie Laker's cut-price transatlantic services. The clippings include headlines like 'CUT AIR FARE WAR HOTS UP' and '$690 fare some time off', along with a political cartoon depicting crowded aircraft seating, reflecting the industry debate over Laker's low-cost airline model.
Sir Freddie Laker Laker Airways newspaper clippings 1977 1970s air fare war Australia low cost airlines transatlantic flights press coverage
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- Sir Freddie Laker Historical Society