Never to the dark side Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 From the "Athletic" Shortage of planes causing problems for Premier League clubs It may not be something most of us will ever have to think about, but a shortage of private planes is causing a real headache for Premier League clubs. Before Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat at Leeds United earlier this month, Thomas Tuchel’s squad had to travel to Yorkshire using three 14-seater aircraft. The coaching staff followed by bus because there was a technical issue with the original aircraft that had been booked. Tuchel’s side endured a problematic journey to Elland Road On August 7, Brighton & Hove Albion flew back to Gatwick Airport in Sussex from Manchester after their 2-1 win against Manchester United. The aircraft had to drop off Graham Potter’s side and then go straight to Stansted Airport in Essex to pick up Manchester City, who had been playing at West Ham. Another club reports having to pay as much as three times the cost of an equivalent trip this time last year. “Nobody saw it coming,” says one Premier League executive. “It’s hit us all at the same time — a real conspiracy of circumstances that has caught everyone out.” The impact of COVID-19 has forced some airlines out of business but other issues include a shortage of crew, higher fuel prices and a particular lack of bigger planes. Ideally clubs want enough seats for 50-60 staff but only smaller aircraft with a capacity of 25 or 30 people are available, meaning key individuals fly and the rest travel by coach. Many Premier League clubs do not like using propeller aircraft, either, and prefer private jets because they look more slick and professional. It is hoped the situation will ease slightly after the peak holiday season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: From the "Athletic" Shortage of planes causing problems for Premier League clubs It may not be something most of us will ever have to think about, but a shortage of private planes is causing a real headache for Premier League clubs. Before Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat at Leeds United earlier this month, Thomas Tuchel’s squad had to travel to Yorkshire using three 14-seater aircraft. The coaching staff followed by bus because there was a technical issue with the original aircraft that had been booked. Tuchel’s side endured a problematic journey to Elland Road On August 7, Brighton & Hove Albion flew back to Gatwick Airport in Sussex from Manchester after their 2-1 win against Manchester United. The aircraft had to drop off Graham Potter’s side and then go straight to Stansted Airport in Essex to pick up Manchester City, who had been playing at West Ham. Another club reports having to pay as much as three times the cost of an equivalent trip this time last year. “Nobody saw it coming,” says one Premier League executive. “It’s hit us all at the same time — a real conspiracy of circumstances that has caught everyone out.” The impact of COVID-19 has forced some airlines out of business but other issues include a shortage of crew, higher fuel prices and a particular lack of bigger planes. Ideally clubs want enough seats for 50-60 staff but only smaller aircraft with a capacity of 25 or 30 people are available, meaning key individuals fly and the rest travel by coach. Many Premier League clubs do not like using propeller aircraft, either, and prefer private jets because they look more slick and professional. It is hoped the situation will ease slightly after the peak holiday season. Regular flights for Championship teams? Never take off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Regular flights for Championship teams? Never take off. Yes. We need to keep ourselves grounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Not since they took down the temple meads Fly over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Why can't they use trains? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 There is such a ludicrous amount of money sloshing around the top clubs that I'm surprised that they've even noticed the cost increase. Per the below it's $50k per weekend for a private jet so say £100k - £150k for a bigger one. Cristiano Ronaldo is on £26.8m per year / £500k a week. https://www.bankrate.com/loans/personal-loans/how-much-does-a-private-jet-cost/#:~:text=The price for a brand,like the engines and avionics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 Graham potter, said last season, to cut a long story short, to gain a 1 per cent advantage on the data side, of the game. Can cost millions. Somebody like that wont want a coach trip, up north, when you could fly, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 Our team flies to the North East games, courtesy of SL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 Don't think the players were flown to Hull this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Our team flies to the North East games, courtesy of SL. Putting on a return flight for Norwich would be an enormous help imo, with the following game being Burnley away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 39 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Don't think the players were flown to Hull this season. No but they flew to Boro last season. Hull isn't that bad a journey really, not a big difference to Blackburn for example. 6 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Putting on a return flight for Norwich would be an enormous help imo, with the following game being Burnley away. I believe this will be happening. The players are also having a rest until Wednesday this week, which is a good idea considering the hectic start to the season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 5, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 10 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Why can't they use trains? Man United are well known for hiring out a full carriage for their squad when playing in London 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Never to the dark side said: Don't think the players were flown to Hull this season. We know they weren't. The coach broke down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 22 minutes ago, phantom said: Man United are well known for hiring out a full carriage for their squad when playing in London Probably because the cost of a train is dearer than flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 10 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Why can't they use trains? What trains? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 5, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Probably because the cost of a train is dearer than flying. Doesn't that mean they would fly rather than use the train? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 Yes, the red tops used to do pics, of fergies teams at stockport station a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 37 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Yes, the red tops used to do pics, of fergies teams at stockport station a lot. I was passing through there on a train a few years back on a Friday afternoon and saw the Burnley squad waiting to get a train to London for an away game that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 We currently have more private jet hires than just about any other country.....mainly due to the ridiculous tax breaks available on Aero fuel. In fact pound for pound people pay a higher rate of tax on car fuel at the garage than charter jet companies pay on jet fuel, it is an absurd anamoly that needs to be urgently addressed by the Government? But with our potential new Prime Minister........"Would you Truss this person?" having recently spent £500,000 of tax payer's money on a private jet to Australia, instead of using a scheduled flight....don't hold yer breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 52 minutes ago, sephjnr said: What trains? Indeed. I'm not sure if people have noticed, but trying to get anywhere by train at the weekend at the moment isn't exactly easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 https://www.euronews.com/2022/09/06/psg-face-backlash-after-coach-jokes-about-teams-private-jet-usage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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