The British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have this morning announced British Airways as the Global Airline Partner of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series.
Following The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup clash against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on the afternoon of Saturday 26th June, the Lions will board a British Airways charter flight from Edinburgh landing in Johannesburg to begin preparations for the first game of the Tour which starts on Saturday 3rd July.
The Lions and Springboks will travel around South Africa during the Series onboard Comair, a franchise partner of British Airways, and part of the same oneworld Alliance.
“We are delighted to be flying with British Airways for the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series,” said Ben Calvey, Managing Director of the Lions.
“We know the squad and management will receive a warm welcome from British Airways staff and enjoy a safe, comfortable journey to South Africa, landing in Johannesburg ready to take on the world champions.”
“We are honoured to be flying The British & Irish Lions to South Africa ahead of their tour,” added BA CEO Sean Doyle.
“After a difficult year, we look forward to uniting the nation through sport and cheering them on. From everyone at British Airways, we wish them the best of luck and hope to carry them home as champions.”
British Airways is currently the Principal Partner to Twickenham Stadium and the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby
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