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A leading low-cost airline in the UK has been rapped for allowing an Essex businessman to travel on an infant passport.

Mark Coshever, 29, accidentally picked up his two-year-old daughter Alicia's passport on a business trip to Amsterdam.

He did not realise his mistake until he touched down, having been checked in by airline staff at Luton with the toddler's passport, which was also checked as he was boarding the plane.

Mr Coshever, from Rayleigh, told the Mirror: 'I was shocked that I could fly to a major international airport on a child's passport. It would be bad enough at the best of times. But after recent events you would think airline staff would be checking everything really thoroughly.'

The rental car boss informed officials in Holland as soon as he arrived, showed them his driving licence and was granted a letter allowing him to remain in the country for 48 hours.

Mr Coshever has received an apology from the airline, which faces a fine of up to £2,000 over the incident and has disciplined staff over the failed security checks.


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