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Article: The Blairs' first-class freebie ; (or why British Airways is Tony and Cherie's favourite airline) ++ The Prime Minister is accused of being the 'ultimate freeloader' after revelations about free flight upgrades
- Article from:
- The Independent on Sunday (London, England)
- Article date:
- January 14, 2007
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Tony Blair enjoyed free airline upgrades worth thousands of
pounds during his controversial holiday to the Miami mansion owned
by Robin Gibb, the former Bee Gee, The Independent on Sunday can
reveal.
The Prime Minister yesterday faced fresh accusations of
"freeloading" after it emerged that he and Cherie Blair were
upgraded by British Airways to first class on two transatlantic
flights during the Christmas break.
MPs said Mr Blair had become a national embarrassment for
repeatedly failing to pay his own way. Mr Blair has taken "free"
holidays worth more than [pound]775,000 with wealthy hosts since
taking office. They include four holidays at a Barbados villa owned
by Sir Cliff Richard.
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