TCT was only the puppet in this charade.
Boeing and Artemis were feeding the publicity machine.
Ordinary pilots do not get a ceremonial welcome at Pakistan's military bases by the top brass.
Tracey and Ewald landing at Karachi despite it being sold to the press as a solo trip.
Boeing are big suppliers to Pakistan.
Yesterday, the renowned pilot arrived at the Karachi airport, where she acknowledged the hospitality and honor given to her by the Pakistani forces, government and locals. While she was warned about the security situation in Pakistan when she planned her journey a year ago, she is happy to report that the “things are quite normal”. The arrival event at the Karachi airport was hosted by Engro Corporation.
No McDonald's visit and a budget hotel there.
I have it from a gold plated source inside the Honourable Company Of Air Pilots that it was Boeing who insisted TCT received the Masters Medal despite objections from some long time members.