Quote Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue View Post
There was, we should have had a policy in place where they only travel in commercial planes or where the alternative flight has been agreed and the company vetted, but it's easy to be wise after the event.
You are right regarding such a policy being required in such circumstances but I don't think it's a case of being wise after the event. Even low-ranking civil servants are encouraged to take cheaper flights are neither expected nor permitted to use non-approved airlines. In the case of footballers, their value can be astronomical as we know - and it makes sense for clubs to protect such assets above and beyond simply caring for their employees on a human level.