I have no concept what it's like for football teams to fly.
I am just over 6' and I know comparing an NFL team travel to coach seats on my flights is silly, but I can barely fit in most airplane seats, even the extended space seats.
So what does it look like inside an NFL plane, especially one custom made like this, to fit like 60+ extremely large men and keep them comfortable?
lease them back to an existing 767 charter operator (no way Pats will actually operate in-house) and open the airplanes up to other charter operations in the off-season and for home games.
It's an interesting play and great for marketing. The airplanes themselves are 26-year-old ex-American Airlines 767-300ERs and will likely be fitted out with a club-style interior, but nothing too extravagant as NFL charters still move a lot of people.
I was lucky enough to fly on the MSG plane that the Knicks and Rangers use. It was a seriously fun trip! Aside from all the comfort in the air, we left from a private air terminal at NWK. Great way to fly.
Like some others have mentioned, I'm surprised no one else has thought of this sooner. Probably give a bit of an edge to the team flying cross country and even recruiting UFAs.
But the jets used to have a plane (not sure model) with their logo on it that you could see from turnpike at Newark airport. Once again not sure if it was a marketing deal or they owned the sucker
It'd be the most glorious airplane to ever grace the friendly skies and the Mets are genius for having their very own charter - another championship move.
I had read this elsewhere and I believe the pair cost $10m
I don't know if they owned their own planes, but I remember SI doing a story on the way they traveled and how much more lavish and comfortable it was than any other team in the league.
I am just over 6' and I know comparing an NFL team travel to coach seats on my flights is silly, but I can barely fit in most airplane seats, even the extended space seats.
So what does it look like inside an NFL plane, especially one custom made like this, to fit like 60+ extremely large men and keep them comfortable?
Kraft has more money than God
How much money do they spend on charter flights?
Yes, they got 2.
Simple solution to that:
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Plural?
Yes, they got 2.
They had a Groupon.
One for each player.
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In comment 13553172 OntheRoad said:
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Plural?
Yes, they got 2.
They had a Groupon.
BOGO
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...of their 2018 opponents.
Simple solution to that:
Wouldnt it be this?
It's an interesting play and great for marketing. The airplanes themselves are 26-year-old ex-American Airlines 767-300ERs and will likely be fitted out with a club-style interior, but nothing too extravagant as NFL charters still move a lot of people.
Thread winner .... LOL
A close second!!!
Like some others have mentioned, I'm surprised no one else has thought of this sooner. Probably give a bit of an edge to the team flying cross country and even recruiting UFAs.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwiZmMf-xeTMAhUB64MKHWHVBpcQtwIIHTAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DdyNPeLJBo7Y&usg=AFQjCNH2BO1vYMdehM4rvx8ii1E27GL01Q - ( New Window )
It makes their players most comfortable
And the slogan... "18-1 ain't bad" and "we're only going to score 17 points? Hahaha okay" -Brady.
Leasing is the answer for such limited use.
I like to stay on the ground, thanks.
I like to stay on the ground, thanks.
Brown Recluse? I had no idea.
Geezus. Settle down.
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Which team doesn't have a charter plane? So the story is that it's a 767 instead of maybe a 757? SWEET! Go Pats! More luggage room.
Geezus. Settle down.
Now, if it had a Mets logo slapped onto it, Baghdad Z would be talking about it as if it were a chariot send down by Zeus himself.
Plus, the toilets are designed to measure the players' health. No shit.
I don't know enough about planes, but could the atmosphere inside be tweaked as well to promote recovery and reduce jet lag?
They only have two games this season west of the Mississippi.
I see what you did there.