Airport security issue upsets PM
Mar 30, 2005 | 10:00 am
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Airport security issue upsets PM
The PM of Papua New Guinea has objected to having his shoes X-rayed at BNE airport.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12687655-2,00.html
Is VIP security clearance only accorded to diplomatic personnel in other countries or is this a case of fair play? What if it was Tony Blair or Prince Charles* who was in Michael Somare's shoes? Would they be asked to remove their shoes?
*Not sure on this one: As a senior member of the British Royal Family does Charles have to go through airport security like the rest of us?
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12687655-2,00.html
Is VIP security clearance only accorded to diplomatic personnel in other countries or is this a case of fair play? What if it was Tony Blair or Prince Charles* who was in Michael Somare's shoes? Would they be asked to remove their shoes?
*Not sure on this one: As a senior member of the British Royal Family does Charles have to go through airport security like the rest of us?
