Why is this trending?
Laker Airways, the pioneering British low-cost airline founded by Freddie Laker, is sparking nostalgia after users recall flying with it in the 1970s and 1980s to destinations like America. The carrier pioneered no-frills flights with cheap bookings and full loads, influencing budget airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair, before collapsing due to soaring interest rates.
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