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It wasn't being on a jet that caused the scandal, it was who owned the jet
that raised eyebrows.

You are partially correct, but at the time the French and Tunisian governments
were friends. No scandal would have been (nor has been) made over other
hospitality gestures between the countries. The jet is definitely the "toxic"
element, the proof being that the scandal has now spread to other French
officials who also got courtesy rides on the wrong jets. It appears the French
government is suggesting clipping the wings of public officials, and requiring
them to spend their vacations within bicycle distance from home! The point is
"Planes are Poison" or "No Plane, No Pain"!