Do you really believe this was bad publicity for MyTravel?
Maybe, maybe not. It is however IMHO a spectacular own goal by the government. If they really feel the need for a blanket ban on access to the cockpit. Then they do not believe the other measures they have put in place are adequate and do not trust the staff they have authorised to carry out the searches and pre flight checks on passengers.
Beggars belief !
Be lucky
David