US: The airline business is so good US carriers are dropping NFL charter flights
Some NFL teams may have to alter their travel schedules as airlines balk at providing charter flights. Others seem to have little or no concern. Several airlines have indicated they are either diminishing their presence in the charter flight area or are shifting those planes to commercial flights. The Pittsburgh Steelers say they are one of the clubs told that American Airlines has ended their charter agreement. “We are in the process of figuring out what charter or airline service we will be utilizing this upcoming season,” team spokesman Burt Lauten said. American also is dropping charters for the Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals for the upcoming season. But American, which has a hub in Dallas, is not dropping the Cowboys. It also is continuing its partnership with the Carolina Panthers. The Cardinals said: “We are confident that our air travel needs will be met and (American’s withdrawal) won’t affect our plans in any way.”<br/>While many other teams say their charter transportation situations are status quo, several would not comment when asked by the AP.<br/>
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US: The airline business is so good US carriers are dropping NFL charter flights
Some NFL teams may have to alter their travel schedules as airlines balk at providing charter flights. Others seem to have little or no concern. Several airlines have indicated they are either diminishing their presence in the charter flight area or are shifting those planes to commercial flights. The Pittsburgh Steelers say they are one of the clubs told that American Airlines has ended their charter agreement. “We are in the process of figuring out what charter or airline service we will be utilizing this upcoming season,” team spokesman Burt Lauten said. American also is dropping charters for the Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals for the upcoming season. But American, which has a hub in Dallas, is not dropping the Cowboys. It also is continuing its partnership with the Carolina Panthers. The Cardinals said: “We are confident that our air travel needs will be met and (American’s withdrawal) won’t affect our plans in any way.”<br/>While many other teams say their charter transportation situations are status quo, several would not comment when asked by the AP.<br/>
