Laker Airways Men's Sport Polo Shirt
Show your appreciation for a defining chapter in British aviation with this Laker Airways men's sport polo shirt. Sir Freddie Laker founded the airline in 1966, and its journey from charter operations to the Skytrain low-fare service made it a distinctive force in transatlantic travel. From Gatwick to New York, the airline challenged established ideas about who could fly across the Atlantic. A considered choice for aviation fans, airline-history collectors, and travelers who value the story behind the brand.
Laker Airways Ltd. was a private British airline founded by Sir Freddie Laker in 1966. Registered on 8 February, it began operating from Gatwick Airport on 29 July with two Bristol Britannia aircraft, initially flying on behalf of Air France. The airline grew from charter services carrying passengers and cargo to holiday destinations into a long-haul low-fare pioneer. It introduced the widebody DC-10 in 1972 and launched Skytrain, its scheduled Gatwick–New York service, on 26 September 1977. Later routes included Los Angeles and Miami; the airline also operated from Berlin Tegel and briefly flew scheduled service between Manchester and Zürich. Laker pursued other international routes and a wider European low-fare network, but several proposals did not proceed. During the early 1980s recession, financial pressures and competition weakened the business. Laker Airways operated its last flight on 5 February 1982 and went bankrupt. Its history is associated with low-fare transatlantic travel, charter flying, Gatwick, and Sir Freddie Laker’s efforts to challenge established airline practices.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| Width, in | 20.25 | 21.75 | 23.75 | 24.75 | 26.25 | 28.25 |
| Length, in | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve Length (from center back), in | 18.50 | 19.25 | 20.00 | 20.75 | 21.50 | 22.25 |
Product features
- 100% polyester, extra-light (110 g/m²) for fast drying and shape retention
- Moisture-wicking fabric keeps skin cool during activity
- Double-needle stitched seams and necktape for long-lasting comfort
- 3-button placket with dyed-to-match rubber buttons and flat knit lapel collar
- Direct-to-film printed chest logo; regular fit, printed neck label
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
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Product information: Sport-Tek ST650, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Do not tumble dry, Do not iron, Do not dryclean