the little boy who goes to rome lol its funny when u think about it but in reality its scary walked straight though airport then customs and got to rome with the olympics comeing up all airports should be max at the moment this really needs looking into and where were the parents how long did it take him to go on his adventure didnt the parents worry

Boy, 11, boards plane to Italy at Manchester Airport without passport



The boy got through a security screen by mingling with families going through Terminal 1 on Tuesday afternoon.

He was discovered while the Jet2 plane was in mid-air after passengers became suspicious.

A Manchester Airport spokesman said a number of airline staff had been suspended. The transport secretary said it was "incredibly concerning".

The youngster had been shopping with his mother at Wythenshawe Civic Centre when he went missing.

Staff at the centre were alerted and checked CCTV which showed the boy leaving the complex before he made his way to the airport.

The airport spokesman said the boy passed through security checks but was not asked to show any documentation.

The boy went straight to the nearest aircraft that was boarding - the flight to Rome - where he was also missed during a head-count on board the plane

so the mother why didnt she keep a eye on her son

qustion is ?

is it bad parenting on her part or just a wild child

This is a weird one.
What was he doing?
I'm sure he must've met up with someone. the Wythenshawe Civic Centre is 1.3 miles walking distance from the airport if you know where you're going through the estates.
Did someone take him then lose him? Was he a drugs mule?!

Great story.
My hat off to the kid!
Mothers, never take your kids or for that matter boyfriends, husbands....shopping; it makes us want to leave........

bad parenting a parent should now were there kids are at all times and for one not to no that there kid got on a plane that is just ridiculous she needs a talking to

At age 11 you know what a plane is and you know not to wander off from your parents. What excuse could the kid have??? Sorry Mam i thought this was the plane we came shopping in

Parent Should Always Pay Attention Towards Their Kids, At Any Cost Or In Any Condition. It's Bad Parenting In this Case. And Lolzzz To Airport Customs And Services....

Wow, my kid is 12 and I don't think he could come up with something like that... But who knows?
When he was younger he disappeared a brief moment and it was almost panic. Thank god it just was a slide that got his attention. :-)

I don't think it's bad parenting but it is indeed interesting and it shows how quick they can be. It only take a moment to lose track of them.

boys. will be boys...

Kids wonder off all the time..he just happen to go a little further..I don't think this bad parenting...If it was my child on the other hand I would have welcomed him back home with open arms and a belt...

If the kid managed to board a plane without being notice then his parents had no chance! kids just being kids... except this kid is a stealth ninja!

I don't see the need to get the Government on the woman's case. How would that help anything? If a child is being abused or starved then there is reason for the Government to step in. I'm sure they questioned the mother and child. Isn't that enough?