Originally Posted by
Maninthebar
I do hope the aircrew were solely responsible for that choice and not the exalted pax (or their minders)
I hope as well but you never know with VIPs and seen the route requested .
Why do you think that flying IFR in Class G would make any difference?
Why would you go into Class G when IFR? especially at that speed. if IFR = stay in controlled airspace. but that said LookingForAJob had probable the correct answer :
Remember that there are a number of things in the UK which differ from the way that they're done elsewhere.