A travel agent tasked us with arranging round-trip flights from Ireland to Estonia for the 40 passengers.
Getting a football team to a tournament qualifier at short notice
A travel agent tasked us with transporting a football team to a major tournament qualifier the next day. They needed to get 40 players, coaches and medical staff from Ireland to Estonia in time for kick-off, before flying them back again after the game. With a limited budget and just 24 hours to go until the all-important match, we got straight to work on a seamless and cost-effective charter solution.
Our Solution
Routes: Ireland > Estonia > Ireland
Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ200
With no time to waste, we leveraged our strong relationships with local operators and sourced several budget-friendly aircraft for the charter.
After considering our suggestions, the client opted for a 50-seat regional jet that could comfortably accommodate the group and their luggage.
Airport slots were limited at the departure airport in Dublin, so our experts reached out to our contacts at the aviation authority to secure the desired runway time. As an extra touch, we also arranged complimentary catering to enhance the group’s inflight experience.
The Finer Details
Flight Representation: A member of our team met the passengers at the airport and accompanied them on the outbound flight, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
Buying Power: Having an extensive network of industry contacts enabled us to send the client several charter options despite the tight timeframe.