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Patriots Solve the NFL’s Airline Problem by Buying Team Planes

The Patriots announced the purchase of two team planes that will certainly remind people of the team's success. Patriots/Instagram
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Key Takeaways:

  • The New England Patriots became the first NFL team to own their "airkrafts," purchasing two Boeing 767 jets for team travel, with one serving as a backup.
  • These custom-liveried planes feature first-class seating throughout, providing ample comfort for players and staff.
  • This move comes as other major airlines have reduced or suspended charter services for several NFL teams, creating potential travel challenges across the league.
  • The high cost and decreasing availability of chartered flights suggest that owning private aircraft could become a trend for other wealthy NFL franchises.
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It’s the news that launched a million “The Patriots have always owned Jets” jokes. The defending Super Bowl champions revealed on Instagram this week that the franchise purchased its own “airkrafts,” obviously a very clever nod to owner Robert Kraft.

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