YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Patriots become first NFL team to buy their own jets to travel to games The Pats bought not one, but two Boeing 767s so the team can always travel together in style without needing to worry about chartering a jet. The Patriots changed the configuration of the plane so every seat is a first class seat, many of which recline entirely for players to rest. https://analytics.twitter.com/mob_idsync_click?slug=gATVW0n4He&idb=AAAAEIBLgynh_TLWLtTzpU6xYLT0uFGP5ERhdazmBUm6J8r_Qs9WFkuJXl_GyMmFTytHhzvs_ms16q5pNoC5M7SIbZ-Et_t_4X3Q5REGgkZ8gZ0kfXmGN7CBPMN3QViSqmf1iwhn1LInVJXjZh6lpgxbZOfneBA0&ad_tracking=false&tailored_ads=false Seems like a good idea, Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Nah, we need the Cleveland Indians plane from Major League. Builds character. Edited August 9, 2017 by 4_kidd_4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Terry needs to one-up him and buy a couple of Dreamliners or 787s. Not a good look to let a guy who made his fortune off of powdered cheese big time you like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Nah, we need the Cleveland Indians plane from Major League. Builds character. Screw that..give 'em the bus from Slap Shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 They're not the only team with their own plane. And I'm sure there are many ins and outs to this Kraft has had a private plane for a while. The CIA and other groups would contract his plane to fly suspects to gitmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Terry needs to one-up him and buy a couple of Dreamliners or 787s. Not a good look to let a guy who made his fortune off of powdered cheese big time you like that. You do know Robert Kraft has nothing to do with Kraft food right ?.......He made his fortune in paper, packaging etc.... If my favorite band can have a 747. why not NFL teams ? I'm actually surprised they're the 1st to do this..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I'm surprised this isn't more common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Once Pats show how much they make off these planes in offseason more and more teams will buy em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Most teams charter planes. I can't see why a team would buy an airliner. All the expense of upkeep. I have a hunch Kraft didn't buy a plane. He just had a charter painted. Once Pats show how much they make off these planes in offseason more and more teams will buy em You have to explain how they make money from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I expected the Pegula's to do this once they purchased the Bills. It only makes financial sense when you factor in the Sabres charter costs as well. Would not be shocked to see them do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 You do know Robert Kraft has nothing to do with Kraft food right ?.......He made his fortune in paper, packaging etc.... If my favorite band can have a 747. why not NFL teams ? I'm actually surprised they're the 1st to do this..... Its because contracts and charters are just easier and less of an expense. Once Owners see how much Patiots make in offseason that will pay for the cost of ownership and eventually the planes more and more teams will purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Its because contracts and charters are just easier and less of an expense. Once Owners see how much Patiots make in offseason that will pay for the cost of ownership and eventually the planes more and more teams will purchase Again, please explain how the Pats are going to make money from owning their own plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Most teams charter planes. I can't see why a team would buy an airliner. All the expense of upkeep. I have a hunch Kraft didn't buy a plane. He just had a charter painted. You have to explain how they make money from this. Easy when planes not in use by team they are leased or chartered. Tell me some Pats fan with money wont charter a Patriots plane to say fly to somewhere. Also can lease to basketball, Hockey teams. All first class seating for players (something you dont get on Charters from United) etc The first class seating will limit your governmant lease capabilies. However say its leased to deploy a group overseas easy to reconfigure seating on these planes Edited August 9, 2017 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 You do know Robert Kraft has nothing to do with Kraft food right ?.......He made his fortune in paper, packaging etc.... If my favorite band can have a 747. why not NFL teams ? I'm actually surprised they're the 1st to do this..... Got to admit, I thought he was part of the Kraft (foods) family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Gronk party flights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Gronk party flights? Yep those too. These will make money for Kraft. Little surprised he thought of it first over the Non Football Revenue King Jerry Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Gronk party flights? Ladies only LeSean parties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Easy when planes not in use by team they are leased or chartered. Tell me some Pats fan with money wont charter a Patriots plane to say fly to somewhere. Also can lease to basketball, Hockey teams. All first class seating for players (something you dont get on Charters from United) etc The first class seating will limit your governmant lease capabilies. However say its leased to deploy a group overseas easy to reconfigure seating on these planes Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg going to Vegas......with Conan O'Brien serving the drinks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Easy when planes not in use by team they are leased or chartered. Tell me some Pats fan with money wont charter a Patriots plane to say fly to somewhere. Also can lease to basketball, Hockey teams. All first class seating for players (something you dont get on Charters from United) etc I'd have to see the numbers but I doubt there's any money in that. First you are a football team, not a charter company. You'd have to hire staff to book and maintain the craft. What about hangar rent? What airport are you going to fly out of? Logan? Good luck finding space. Oh then there's the landing fees, fuel, and insurance. Oh man, the insurance! I don't think Kraft bought anything. It's probably a charter he had painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Got to admit, I thought he was part of the Kraft (foods) family. I actually enjoy their Mac+Cheese once in a while....reminds me of when I was a kid........I'm glad he has nothing to do with something I enjoy...lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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