Heathrow has apologised to Professor Mary Beard after the classicist ended up stripping “down to my scrappy undies” at airport security. Heathrow has apologised to Professor Mary Beard after the classicist ended up stripping “down to my scrappy undies” at airport security. Prof Beard responded that she did not want staff to get into trouble but some “general consciousness- raising” would be good. Good morning Mary, we are very sorry to hear this and apologise for the experience you have had. — Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) October 30, 2019She replied: “I am tough, and I have no desire to see the staff concerned told off (so I am carefully not telling you which terminal).

Source: Irish Independent October 30, 2019 10:27 UTC