Originally Posted by
Lance Shippey
I recall sharing a BA flight LHR/MAN with a former British Prime Minister. BA took out 18 seats in rows 1-3 seats ABCDEF whilst he sat in 1C and his secretary in 1D. A/C given T/O clearance from the gate.
More than one occasion shared the evening LCY-EDI flight with Scottish then-Chancellor/future PM. On one occasion he was in the row in front of me. He was driven straight to the aircraft steps. First time, the sudden presence of armed Police round the aircraft and at the gate was a bit of a surprise.