Forgot to add just for the record the MD of Jet2 admitted that they dont do head counts if boarding via an airbridge..........well until yesterday obviously
When using an airbridge, a headcount should not be necessary if there is
effective scrutiny of boarding cards at the
entry door to the aircraft. This is the only point in the current boarding process that would prevent entry on to the aircraft by unauthorised would-be passengers.
I am sure Jet2's investigation will focus on the reasons why the scrutiny of boarding cards on entry to the aircraft was on this occasion ineffective.