The Defence Force Boeing 757 that the prime minister, staff and journalists took to the East Asia Summit in Hanoi is, unsurprisingly, not quite up to the standards enjoyed by America's Commander-in-chief.READ ALSO: Key's travel tips: alcohol no, pill
The Defence Force Boeing 757 that the prime minister, staff and journalists took to the East Asia Summit in Hanoi is, unsurprisingly, not quite up to the standards enjoyed by America’s Commander-in-chief.
READ ALSO: Key's travel tips: alcohol no, pills yes
“If anyone has seen The West Wing, this 757 does not quite match the glamour of Air Force One,” wrote One News’ Jessica Mutch on her blog.
“There is no boardroom in the centre of the plane, and when Kevin Taylor (our version of The West Wing's CJ) gives a briefing, it's hard to hear him over the din of the engines.”
At least there was coffee for all.
But, on closer inspection, it appeared there was what those in the service call a snafu.
“Clearly there had been a military mix up and, devastatingly, tea and coffee had been stirred up together,” wrote the TV reporter.
As it happened, the Defence Force plane’s weather radar was broken, meaning the pilot had to more-or-less guess where to fly to avoid some bad weather.
A bumpy ride ensued.
So maybe it was just as well that “special” coffee was undrinkable.
