AMERICAN AIRLINES JOINS MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE AND TRAVEL PARTNER

12 Jul, 2021

Major League Rugby (MLR) announced today a multi-year agreement with American Airlines to be the official airline and travel partner of the rapidly growing professional league, founded in 2017. This strategic partnership will provide MLR with a number of benefits to ensure success off the pitch as teams and player focus on safely travelling across North America.

"American makes safety its top priority and offers a reliable and comfortable travel experience for our players and staff," said George Killebrew, MLR Commissioner. "When it comes to getting to and from matches, American is the perfect airline to meet our needs. Last year was a tremendously challenging for every business around the world and we are ready to get back to business. American Airlines will help us make that possible."

With 12 professional teams spread across North America from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. and Toronto coordinating team travel is a critical element to any league’s success. American Airlines’ expertise in providing their customers with additional leg room, free in-flight entertainment offerings to enjoy and enhancements to its multitiered Clean Commitment - all contributed to MLR partnering with the airline.

"American has always been focused on making it easy for passengers to do business with us," said Esther Maldonado, Managing Director of Central Division Sales. "Our new partnership with Major League Rugby is an opportunity to make travel costs more affordable and flexible for organizations, providing them a safe and comfortable travel experience, and a chance for American to engage with Major League Rugby’s fans across North America."

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