Political high-flyers

Madam, - While watching news reports on the Iraq war, I noticed that Tony Blair, travelled on BA commercial flights to meetings…

Madam, - While watching news reports on the Iraq war, I noticed that Tony Blair, travelled on BA commercial flights to meetings with President Bush. While I accept our politicians are busy people and time is of great importance, I feel the need for a Government jet or two is over the top. I'm sure there are plenty of scheduled flights to cope with their needs if a little planning was done. Also, would it not help to boost confidence in our national airline? - Yours, etc.,

BRIAN PALMER, Fethard, Co Tipperary.