Jordan has confirmed easyJet as its official Olympic Games carrier, with the announcement that the budget airline will fly its athletes and support staff between Amman and London, according to a report in the Financial Times.
It is the first time a UK carrier has
sponsored a foreign team. British Airways will fly a number of overseas
athletes to London for the Games, but its only official sponsorship deals are
with Team GB, ParalympicsGB and London 2012.
Lana al-Jaghbeer, secretary-general of
Jordan’s Olympic committee, said: ‘In today's financial climate,
sponsorship is crucial for our athletes and this contribution is very much
appreciated by all.’
EasyJet expects to
fly around 75 people as part of its sponsorship deal. They will be given seats
on one of theairline's scheduled flights
between Amman and London Gatwick.
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