Fly Trans Nude Airways

A German travel agent has come up with the ultimate in no-frills flying - a charter flight for passengers who want to fly naked. Apparently naturist holidays are particularly popular among east Germans, who particularly like to stretch out on a beach in the nude. "The flight can be enjoyed as God intended," said a spokesperson from Ossi Urlaub, a company specialising in selling to holidaymakers from the former east. "For the first time, passengers in Germany can fly completely in the nude."

FKK, which stands for Freikörperkultur (Free Body Culture), is a German movement which became widespread in the German Democratic Republic. Today most German beaches or lakes, east or west, have sections clearly labelled "FKK" or "textile beach" to avoid confusion. Enrico Hess, head of OssiUrlaub, said his business plan was inspired by the enthusiasm for naturist holiday breaks back in the days of communism. "FKK holidays were a popular way of spending the best weeks of the year. Now we want to make this freedom possible above the clouds."

Its plane will fly from the city of Erfurt to the Baltic island of Usedom, returning on the same day. Tickets cost €499 (£370). Mercifully for other users of Erfurt airport passengers will only be allowed to get undressed aboard the flight.. Pilots and cabin crew will remain clothed "for security reasons".

I am surprised nationals security agencies have not adopted the idea of all nude flights. After all, no clothing means no shoe bombers and nowhere to hide other hijack weapons. I am sure we will see airborne nudity made compulsory the day after the first underpants bomber....