The Newcastle Knights needed our help flying to their clash against the North Queensland Cowboys.
Getting Australian rugby players to a knock-out match
Following a last-minute change to the scheduling of the Australian National Rugby League quarter-finals, the Newcastle Knights needed our help getting to Townsville and back for their knockout match against the North Queensland Cowboys. With no space for the 50 passengers on direct scheduled flights, an aircraft charter was needed to get the group there with enough time to acclimatise before the game.
Our Solution
Route: Newcastle > Townsville > Newcastle
Aircraft: Dash 8
The team’s travel agent called our Brisbane office two days before they wanted to depart, so we set about finding an aircraft and crew at short notice.
Leveraging our operator relationships, we sourced several options within just 30 minutes and presented them to our client. Their preferred choice was the Dash 8, a turboprop regional airliner that could complete the flight non-stop.
The Finer Details
Bespoke Catering: We arranged for the operator to serve protein-rich meals for players on the outbound leg of the charter, while pizzas were provided for the return flight.
Buying Power: Despite limited aircraft availability, our strong reputation and industry contacts meant we were able to find an ideal solution.