Arr mateys, the WNBA be treatin' their teams like true treasure with fancy charter flights! Aye, smooth sailin' ahead!
2024-05-08
Arrr, me hearties! The WNBA be splurgin' like a wealthy land lubber with nearly $50 million pieces of eight fer full-time charter flights. No more swashbuckling in cramped quarters fer these lasses! Aye, the seas be smooth sailin' fer the WNBA teams!
The WNBA will now have full-time chartered flights for all its teams, a historic first for the league. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the launch of the charter program, expected to cost around $25 million per year for the next two seasons. This move comes after player safety concerns arose due to commercial travel, with incidents like Brittney Griner being targeted at an airport. The change is welcomed by players like Caitlin Clark and Flau'Jae Johnson, who hope to see better conditions for athletes.New York Liberty owner Joe Tsai was fined for providing charter flights to his team, violating the league's agreement to prevent unfair advantages. WNBA teams have previously relied on commercial flights, leading to long travel days. However, the league expanded its charter flight policy for postseason and select regular-season games. Teams can also use JSX, a form of chartered flight. The WNBA season starts on May 14, marking a new era of travel convenience for players.
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