Greatest sympathy, of course, to all families but this ceremonial treatment of the dead tourists is downgrading the arrival of our deceased military personnel who died serving Queen and country. In current war theatres, crawling through the sand not lying on it to get a suntan.
I still no not know why the Royal Air Force should be involved in flying back the deceased. It should be down to the insurance companies or tour operators. It doesn't cost the airline much to chuck a coffin in the hold and have the usual respectful procedures take place with UK undertakers upon arrival.
Exascot - I mostly agree with your posts so it is a rare exception that I disagree with you. However, HM Forces serve the UK - not HM Forces. This was a rather exceptional case and although I was a bit surprised initially, after a few moments reflection I decided that I agreed that this was the right thing to do.