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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 private aircraft, purchasing two Boeing 767 wide-body jets with all first-class seating for team travel.
  • This acquisition follows American Airlines' decision to suspend charter services for six NFL franchises, raising concerns about flight availability for other teams.
  • The Patriots' move could establish a new trend for wealthy NFL owners, providing a stable and luxurious travel solution as traditional charter options become less reliable and potentially more costly.
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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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