Former Prime Minister ditches budget airlines to travel first class to Christmas Caribbean family trip

DAVID Cameron has ditched economy seats with budget airlines to travel first class on a family Christmas jaunt to the Caribbean.

He regularly used easyJet and Ryanair during his time as PM to appear a man of the people.

David Cameron has been previously snapped eating Pringles on a budget flight

He was even snapped scoffing Pringles on a budget flight to Portugal last year.

But he, wife Samantha and their children flew Virgin Upper Class to Antigua — with seats costing around £4,000 each.

The posh tickets include champagne and restaurant-quality food. Its seats turn into beds and come with duvets.

The former PM often used budget airlines like easyjet

David Cameron talks Brexit and the state of Europe in his first speech since leaving No.10

However a source close to the Camerons insisted they had booked economy seats, but were then treated to a free upgrade by Virgin.

The family are thought to be staying in a private villa costing between £5,000 and £10,000 a week.

The ex-PM’s spokesman would not comment.