Originally Posted by
inOban
If you are a refugee, say from Afghanistan Iran or Syria wanting to reach the UK, perhaps to join relatives or friends, there is no legal way of getting here. We need these people with the 'get up and go' mindset.
Its off topic but there are plenty of legal ways. Asylum is designed to provide safety not get you to your dream location. If you live in Afghanistan, Iran or Syria and want to come to the UK you apply the same as if an American or Chinese person wanted to move to the UK.
Work visa routes, on the basis of family or marriage, study visa etc. There are options. There are usually also specific relocation schemes for certain conflicts or areas.
By all means Uk immigration is a complete mess and the Home Office is terrible but there are legal avenues that can be used.
Given the bad
PR any airline will get operating this flight and the Gov’s desire to make it happen I would imagine it’s a healthy paying contract. Although don’t be surprised if state owned Rwandair operate it.