News British PM Tony Blair: Travel Habits and Miami Incident

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The discussion centers around the British Prime Minister's travel habits, particularly the use of commercial flights. It highlights a specific incident where Tony Blair was on a British Airways flight that overshot a runway in Miami. Participants express surprise at the PM traveling commercially, noting it as unusual. Concerns are raised about security, questioning whether armed guards accompany him and the potential risks to the public. The conversation touches on Blair's previous criticism for using the Queen's Flight for personal trips, leading to his current preference for commercial flights unless on official business. There is a light-hearted acknowledgment of the challenges of traveling with a lot of luggage, especially for Mrs. Blair, and a comparison to budget airlines like Ryanair, suggesting that if it's acceptable for the general public, it should be for the PM as well.
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Does the British PM normally travel on commercial flights? I find this quite unusual!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6211307.stm

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A British Airways plane carrying 343 passengers and crew including Tony Blair and his family has overshot a runway at Miami International Airport.
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Does the British PM normally travel on commercial flights? I find this quite unusual!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6211307.stm
That does seem rather odd, did they have their armed guards flying along also? What kind of risk does this put the traveling public in?
 
He is just the head worker bee in a system
that has a Queen bee unlike ours
we have no royal so invent one in the president
but they cannot have two in their system
away a PM can and has been quickly replaced as needed
 
ray b said:
He is just the head worker bee in a system
that has a Queen bee unlike ours

Mr Blair was on his way to stay with Bee Gees star Robin Gibb at his house in Miami Beach.
:biggrin:.
 
Gokul43201 said:
Does the British PM normally travel on commercial flights? I find this quite unusual!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6211307.stm

Bargain-price Blairs fly in but are spared the no-frills scrummage

Blair had received quite a bit of criticism for using the Queen's Flight for personal travel earlier this year. Now he travels commercial unless it's on official business.

Evidently, Mrs. Blair likes to be prepared for any occasion while travelling. I guess she has a lot of luggage.
 
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Fair play to them. If Ryanair is good enough for the gander, there's no reason why they shouldn't be using it.
 

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