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FOR COSTS AND SECURITY REASONS, BA SAID NO TO AIR MARSHALS

LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN, According to a British government spokesman, transport minister Stephen Byers proposals to employ air marshals on British airways flight, in order to oppose to terroristic actions, has been rejected. This is due to weapons concerns and costs involved for airline for this protection.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 22104
Rome, Italy, 01/07/2002 15:47
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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