Qantas becomes official airline for British Lions Kiwi Tour 2017

Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2016 0

Qantas will again partner with the touring British and Irish Lions rugby union team for their 2017 tour to New Zealand.

Qantas renewed as the Official Airline of The Lions and will fly the entire Lions squad, coaching and management team to New Zealand and collaborate with The Lions to carry thousands of rugby fans around the world for the tour.

"We chose Qantas to ensure the team arrives in peak physical condition. We know from 2013 that Qantas offers the comfort and service required for a high-performance sports team and we are delighted to be continuing our partnership, said the British Lions’ chief operating officer Charlie McEwen.

The Lions’ Kiwi tour will comprise 10 games between June 3 and July 8, including three Test matches against the All Blacks.

Markus Svensson, Qantas regional general manager for UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: "We are very proud to be flying The Lions to New Zealand next year on our award-winning A380 and continuing this important partnership. We look forward to offering our fantastic service to fans flying out to support the team and we wish the Lions the best of luck with the Tour."

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