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WNBA Revolutionizes Travel with Full-Time Charter Flights

Aaliyah Edwards - Cathy Engelbert - charter flights - player safety - travel logistics - UConn - WNBA

Exciting news for WNBA teams as they gear up for full-time charter flights this season!

The WNBA is set to revolutionize how its teams travel by introducing full-time charter flights for the upcoming season. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert revealed in a recent meeting with sports editors that the league is committed to enhancing player safety and comfort by launching a charter program as soon as possible. This move marks a significant shift from the traditional commercial flights, providing teams with a more convenient and efficient mode of transportation.

Mayor Bryan Paterson of Kingston, Ont. also made headlines by announcing a special celebration for UConn's Aaliyah Edwards in honor of her WNBA debut with Washington on May 14. This recognition highlights the impact of WNBA players beyond the court, further solidifying their influence in the sports world.

Additionally, the league's decision to end the long-standing policy of flying commercially for games signifies a monumental change in how WNBA teams approach travel logistics. With all twelve teams transitioning to charter travel, players can now focus more on their performance without the hassle of dealing with commercial airlines.

In a bold move to prioritize player well-being and streamline operations, the WNBA plans to allocate $50 million over the next two years towards providing full-time charter flight service. This financial commitment underscores the league's dedication to improving the overall experience for teams throughout the season.

Did you know that UConn's Aaliyah Edwards was honored in Kingston, Ont. for her WNBA debut? Mayor Bryan Paterson's recognition showcases the strong support for WNBA players from their communities. Additionally, Nebraska's Jaz Shelley made her WNBA preseason debut, indicating the continuous growth of emerging talent within the league.

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WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

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WNBA set to have full-time charter flights for teams beginning this ... (Fox News)

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WNBA Says Team Charter Flights Could Start This Season (Just Women's Sports)

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UConn's Aaliyah Edwards honored in Kingston, Ont. for WNBA debut (CT Insider)

Mayor Bryan Paterson announced that the Kingston, Ont. will celebrate Aaliyah Edwards' WNBA regular-season debut with Washington on May 14.

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WNBA's days of making teams fly commercial may finally be over (mlive.com)

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WNBA to end long-standing policy of flying commercially for games (WTMJ-TV)

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WNBA Plans Major Air Travel Change (OutKick)

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WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says (Spectrum News 1)

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a meeting with sports editors that the league will launch a charter program “as soon as we can get planes in places.” She ...

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UConn's Aaliyah Edwards honored in Kingston, Ont. for WNBA debut (Greenwich Time)

Mayor Bryan Paterson announced that the Kingston, Ont. will celebrate Aaliyah Edwards' WNBA regular-season debut with Washington on May 14.

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Shelley Makes WNBA Preseason Debut (huskers.com)

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In Brief: WNBA to begin charter flights (Iron Mountain Daily News)

The WNBA plans to commit $50 million over the next two years to provide full-time charter flight service for its teams during the season.

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Caitlin Clark, Fever embrace WNBA's approval of charter flights ... (ESPN)

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark said the WNBA's decision to provide chartered flights for teams will make life "a lot easier for a lot of people."

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'It changes everything.' Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever react to WNBA ... (The Indianapolis Star)

"I just sent a message out to the players last night when the news hit, just that this is what they deserve."

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WNBA will finally charter to all games. You should be mad it took this ... (USA TODAY)

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Fever players react to WNBA starting charter flights (WRTV)

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What CT Sun's Alyssa Thomas said about WNBA providing charter ... (CT Post)

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UConn's Aaliyah Edwards honored in Kingston, Ont. for WNBA debut (The Advocate)

Mayor Bryan Paterson announced that the Kingston, Ont. will celebrate Aaliyah Edwards' WNBA regular-season debut with Washington on May 14.

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Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever embrace notion of using charter flights ... (WSLS 10)

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