Billionaires own all 32 NFL teams, and the league is a multibillion-dollar industry. As such, it shouldn't come as a surprise that NFL teams do not travel on the road but rather by air.
Over the years, many people have wondered how gridiron teams fly around so often, as it is a weekly and, sometimes, daily task. So, here we will give you the rundown, starting with one of the most famous franchises in the league.
How do the New England Patriots travel?
The New England Patriots travel using two used Boeing 767s purchased a couple of years ago. The Patriots are unique, as they are the only league team with a personal aircraft. It shouldn't come as a surprise because Robert Kraft isn't someone who spares any expenses on his beloved Patriots.
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Contrary to what a couple of detractors think, the purchase of these planes was actually a masterstroke by the Patriots. American Airlines formally used the Boeings, and the club has used its gigantic carbon footprint well.
During the thick of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the Patriots aircraft was used to help fly masks, health workers, and vaccines from one place to another. Furthermore, they are handy for transporting the team from venue to venue in record time without booking a chartered flight.
How do other NFL teams travel?
All NFL teams, not named the New England Patriots, travel via chartered flights, and that is the modus operandi throughout the league. These teams patronize top-notch airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines, among others.
It was reported as far back as 2017 that league teams spend an average of almost $4 million on traveling, which happened to be double the year before. Also, that fee is said to increase every single year. However, $4 million seems like cheap change for NFL franchises, as these teams are owned by some of the richest people in America.
We are curious as to what the experience would be like for the plane crew, pilots, and everyone associated with flying players from state to state. What are the players like? Are they rowdy? Are they polite? Do they sign autographs? Someday we will know, as the internet always finds a way to give us juicy scoops about our favorite football players.
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