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It seems unfair to suggest 'Non-Professional' with regard to this matter, agreed, it was against SOP but the SOP in question wasn't (I.M.O) a flight safety or handling issue, it was of course a security issue which is very serious, however, given the fact the gentleman in question is very well known publically & known by everone on board a considered judgement was taken by Pablo who is probably far more aware & capable of recognising a real threat than many others I suspect, also, this was a private charter & NOT a scheduled sector - the two are significantly different.
Last edited by old-timer; 16th Mar 2009 at 00:28.
Reason: UPDATE FROM THE RANKS