Miami, Florida
Low-cost airline pioneer Freddie Laker dies at 83LAURA WIDES-MUNOZAssociated PressMIAMI - Sir Freddie Laker, who changed the face of air travel with his low-cost trans-Atlantic Skytrain service that challenged the industry giants in the 1970s, has died. He was 83. Laker pioneered the...
Read MoreI was one of your 'Laker Girls' in 1973
based at Gatwick UK. You were a great boss to work for and I have many happy memories. Rest in peace!
Pauline Goss
March 14, 2006 | Stafford, England
I was one of your 'Laker Girls' in 1973
based at Gatwick UK. You were a great boos to work for and I have many happy memories. Rest in peace!
Pauline Goss
March 14, 2006 | Stafford, England
words cannot express the gratitude and respect that I have for Sir Freddie. He has inspired me and pushed me to reach my dream. Words cannot express what I feel. THANK YOU! I will truly miss you. Also my kids wanted to say THANK YOU for all that you have done for us. We Love You. But God Loves You Best!
Racquel Sands-Williams
February 28, 2006 | Atlanta, GA
A GREAT MAN
Earl Kerr
February 25, 2006 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Freddie, I will miss the likes of you!! I was that Captain at Air Florida on the DC-10-30 that loved to have you as my passenger.Sad day when you went to the wall. The last Miami crew, I was the Captain the took them home to London, and they all got off my plane with a bottle of champagne. Sad day, well we were not far behind. All the best Freddie.
Howard Allmon
February 20, 2006 | Kelseyville, CA
I had the pleasure of working for Sir Freddie for over ten years and I can truly say he was like a father to me. At Laker Airways it was not just a job, it was like a family business, with us sharing in each others' joys and sorrows. The walls of the office were lined with some of his many certificates, awards, caricatures and accomplishments which gave him a more than pleasant walk down memory lane every time he visits the office. Even though he was considered a tough businessman, we at...
Jean Ebanks
February 19, 2006 | Ft Lauderdale, FL
I had the honor of working for Laker Inc. here in Florida where I met Sir Freddie and became friends with his son. His employees truly were the "Laker Family" there was never a day where I wasn't hppy to go to work. Sir Freddie was a truly great man with all that he accomplished, but even more with the person that he was. He was never too busy to stop and have a chat with you, share a joke and that smile of his. Im lucky to be able to say that I was part of the "laker Family". You are already...
Michael Camell
February 16, 2006 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
"If you can walk with kings nor lose the common touch.....what is more you'll be a man, my son".
Rudyard Kipling's words. My sentiments regarding the man the world knew as a revolutionary entrepreneur, who put international travel within everyone's reach, but who I knew as a charming personable host and friend.
If there is another life, I know you'll keep your new neighbors well entertained, Sir Freddie. Thank you and your "beautiful Lady", as you so often called her,...
virginia malcolm
February 14, 2006 | Exuma, Bahamas
My father worked closely with Freddie in the 60s and 70s. I'd dearly love to go to the memorial service and pay my respects as my father died recently. Does anyone know when and where?
Ruth Tyrrell
February 14, 2006 | London, UK
