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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
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6211307.stm
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British PM Tony Blair: Travel Habits and Miami Incident
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In summary, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and his family were recently involved in an incident where their British Airways plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport. This raised questions about the Prime Minister's usual mode of transportation and it was found that he usually travels on commercial flights, unless on official business. This was a change from earlier this year when he received criticism for using the Queen's Flight for personal travel. Despite this, the Blairs seem to have adjusted well to flying commercial and Mrs. Blair is known for her preparedness while travelling.
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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?Gokul43201 said:
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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
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
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ray b said:
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Gokul43201 said:
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.
1. What is the Miami incident involving Tony Blair?
The Miami incident involving Tony Blair refers to an incident in 2003 where he and his family were evacuated from a commercial flight in Miami, Florida due to a security threat.
2. How often did Tony Blair travel during his time as British PM?
Tony Blair traveled extensively during his time as British PM, making over 200 foreign trips during his 10-year tenure.
3. What was Tony Blair's travel style as British PM?
Tony Blair's travel style as British PM was often described as luxurious, with a preference for first-class travel and stays in five-star hotels.
4. Did Tony Blair face any criticism for his travel habits?
Yes, Tony Blair faced criticism for his travel habits, particularly for the high costs incurred by taxpayers due to his luxurious travel style.
5. How did Tony Blair's travel habits affect his reputation as British PM?
Tony Blair's travel habits, particularly the Miami incident, caused some controversy and criticism, but it did not significantly impact his overall reputation as British PM.