I have serious reservation of sending planes to get the students back. The writer made an inappropriate comparison with what happened in Thailand. Firstly, it is not the lack of planes but it is the snowstorm rendering airports inoperable. There are no immediate dangers on the people stalled in the airports. Secondly, the plane the government sent would not have priority in landing and flying, which probably are caught in the same stalemate. Christmas is time for family union. Compassion for those being stranded is understandable but sending plane is an unsuitable action. With Heathrow opens its second runway, I hope all travelers would be home for this festive season. |