Privatisation of British Airways took place in 1987. A flagship of Thatcher's policy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747 - СШАUSA - 1969

Virgin Atlantic operated its inaugural service between Gatwick and Newark-New York with Boeing 747-200 G-VIRG 'Maiden Voyager' on June 22, 1984. A 'slik' competitor for the then nationalised British Airways.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747 - СШАUSA - 1969

Virgin Atlantic's 'Maiden Voyager' on a stand at London Gatwick in 1986.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747 - СШАUSA - 1969

British Midland doubled its business within five years of starting UK trunk routes from Heathrow to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737 - СШАUSA - 1967

Margaret Thatcher's government allowed British Midland's appeal, against the CAA's decision to reject the carrier's bid to compete against British Airways on UK trunk routes to Heathrow, to go ahead.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas DC-9 - СШАUSA - 1965