Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Reload this Page >

Jaguars to London

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search

Jaguars to London

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 9, 2014, 1:23 pm
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CLE
Programs: UA,WN,AA,DL, B6
Posts: 4,169
Jaguars to London
Jacksonville Jaguars playing in London today. How did they get there I do not see DL 8866 operating on flight aware from JAX.
buckeyefanflyer is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 1:26 pm
  #2  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: The best state in the USA - Florida!
Programs: Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, AS MVP75K, AA PlatPro, UA Premier, Disney AP
Posts: 14,497
VS has been handling all the London charters this year for the NFL.
mersk862 is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 1:32 pm
  #3  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: DL DM 2MM, BA Bronze, Various Hotels
Posts: 10,187
Yes, NFL jerseys all over London today...ack...

There were jerseys from ALL sorts of teams. As an American I naturally noticed, sighed, and caught the train home.
rwoman is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 1:45 pm
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ATL
Programs: AA GLD Skymiles DM MM, a+ rewards lifetime elite, AS, Marriott plat, PC plat, HH gold
Posts: 1,275
Originally Posted by mersk862
VS has been handling all the London charters this year for the NFL.
Thought the Falcons took a BA 744. I speculated that DL did not have any F seats or not enough J for a TATL trip with a 53 player professional sports team.
turkeyRIOO is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 1:55 pm
  #5  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: DL DM 2MM, BA Bronze, Various Hotels
Posts: 10,187
Originally Posted by turkeyRIOO
Thought the Falcons took a BA 744. I speculated that DL did not have any F seats or not enough J for a TATL trip with a 53 player professional sports team.
I know I saw VS advertising for Dallas recently.

Also seen here: http://nesn.com/2014/11/tony-romo-di...ght-to-london/
rwoman is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 2:12 pm
  #6  
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,614
Originally Posted by turkeyRIOO
Thought the Falcons took a BA 744. I speculated that DL did not have any F seats or not enough J for a TATL trip with a 53 player professional sports team.
I don't believe that NFL player contracts require FC air travel on team charters.

Here is a case in point. US Airways Flight 9098, using an A321 is set to depart EWR for PIT in about an hour from now, probably flying the Steelers back to PIT after today's loss to the Jets. Although I don't know the exact number of FC seats on this A312, it is safe to state that it is well < 53.
SCEflyer is online now  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 2:31 pm
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 33
Dallas Cowboys took VS A340-600
jasonbayarea is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 5:20 pm
  #8  
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: DCA/IAD
Posts: 834
Originally Posted by turkeyRIOO
Thought the Falcons took a BA 744. I speculated that DL did not have any F seats or not enough J for a TATL trip with a 53 player professional sports team.
On the outbound the Falcons flew on VS 9938 operated by G-VGAS (346). They played at the Ravens on Oct. 19 and then flew BWI-LGW.
langleyoaker is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 5:36 pm
  #9  
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,400
Originally Posted by rwoman
Yes, NFL jerseys all over London today...ack...

There were jerseys from ALL sorts of teams. As an American I naturally noticed, sighed, and caught the train home.
Why the consternation?
emrdoc is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 6:38 pm
  #10  
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ATL
Programs: AA GLD Skymiles DM MM, a+ rewards lifetime elite, AS, Marriott plat, PC plat, HH gold
Posts: 1,275
Originally Posted by langleyoaker
On the outbound the Falcons flew on VS 9938 operated by G-VGAS (346). They played at the Ravens on Oct. 19 and then flew BWI-LGW.
Interesting, I saw a BA 744 at ATL on 10/22 at 5pm. I just assumed it was taking the Falcons overseas. It must have been a fan charter as the daily 772 also flew on 10/22.
turkeyRIOO is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2014, 11:49 pm
  #11  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: DL DM 2MM, BA Bronze, Various Hotels
Posts: 10,187
Originally Posted by emrdoc
Why the consternation?
Just my general disdain for football.

Just never been a fan despite so many obsessive fans amongst my friends and family. Living in the UK, I get to avoid much of the Sunday madness...apart from those on Facebook.

rwoman is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2014, 4:41 am
  #12  
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,427
Originally Posted by buckeyefanflyer
Jacksonville Jaguars playing in London today. How did they get there I do not see DL 8866 operating on flight aware from JAX.
After they played the Bengals...they rented out a restaurant in CVG. Then after dinner...they flew VS from CVG to LON. No DL charter this time.
OHDL1 is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2014, 6:12 am
  #13  
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,789
Here's an album of the Cowboys' flight to London. You can see that most of the players are in coach although Romo and Witten scored J seats. I wonder if Romo played the sore back excuse?
mattp1987 is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.