Nearly all of the larger or rich countries operate dedicated planes for giving prime ministers and presidents comfy rides, without the need to be packed into “ordinary” first-class on long-haul flights. The most famous one (i.e. the Air Force One) seemed to have inspired the French president to upgrade an A330 to make it his mobile office during business trips. Compared to other countries that is not overdone, I think. Anyway, even the Austrian press found it worth to mention Sarkozy’s new toy and added spicy comments about the cost of the new interior. First of all I think its each countries decision and should not be criticized at all. And to be honest, if I would be in Sarkozy’s position, I am not sure if I wouldn’t like to have my own flying apartment when attending conferences.

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