Jetpixx From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 811 posts, RR: 2 Posted (4 years 2 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 7227 times:
Can anyone provide information on who the Boston Bruins use for their charter flights? I would like to head out to RDU and give them a 'warm' welcome! lol
Actually, I ask because I was at RDU's observation deck last weekend and was lucky enough to catch New Jersey's private 727. Do the Bruins have their own plane too? Any help is much appreciated.
I know the Hurricanes flew Hooters Air on a 737-300 from BED after last night's game and arrived around 1:30am.
ChrisNH From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 3807 posts, RR: 2 Reply 4, posted (4 years 2 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 7054 times:
Yes, Air Canada A320s have been doing the duty for the Bruins all year. They'll probably go out some time Tuesday using BED. Watch FlightAware tomorrow for the 90-minute flight.
Jetpixx From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 811 posts, RR: 2 Reply 5, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 23 hours ago) and read 6872 times:
Thank you so much to everyone who helped out above...
I saw this come across on flightaware.com, in case anyone is interested in spotting at BED or RDU...
There is a Dassault Falcon 50 scheduled to leave at 1pm for RDU, arriving at 2:27pm. This likely carries the coaching staff or management.
At 1:10pm, AC 7032 leaves BED and arrives into RDU at 2:48pm. It is an Air Canada A320...an odd visitor to the airport, as we only get Air Canada Jazz CRJs from YYZ.
I would imagine that they'll park over near the enclosed observation deck/restaurant, similar to where the Devils parked their 727 last Saturday.
The wind is also out of the ENE, so I would imagine that the planes will be landing from S to N today.
Lexy From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 2362 posts, RR: 9 Reply 6, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 23 hours ago) and read 6855 times:
Quoting Jetpixx (Reply 5): There is a Dassault Falcon 50 scheduled to leave at 1pm for RDU, arriving at 2:27pm. This likely carries the coaching staff or management.
They travel with the team on the team plane typically.
AWACSooner From United States of America, joined Jan 2008, 1418 posts, RR: 1 Reply 7, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 6801 times:
Does it matter? After my Canes take two from them in Raleigh, they'll probably take a bus back to Beantown!
(really though, I'm just glad Carolina's in the playoffs, and if they can push this series to 6 games or 7 before Boston takes them, I'll be happy)
Burnsie28 From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 7411 posts, RR: 9 Reply 8, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 6730 times:
Quoting Jetpixx (Reply 5): There is a Dassault Falcon 50 scheduled to leave at 1pm for RDU, arriving at 2:27pm. This likely carries the coaching staff or management.
They travel on the team plane. While were at it, anyone care to make a list of the NHL team charters?
Anaheim- Northwest (VIP)
Atlanta-
Boston- Air Canada Jetz
Buffalo-
Calgary- Air Canada Jetz
Carolina-
Chicago-
Colorado-
Columbus-
Dallas-
Detroit- Private DC-9
Edmonton- Air Canada Jetz
Florida- Miami Air International
Los Angeles-
Minnesota-
Montreal- Air Canada Jetz
Nashville-
New Jersey Devils- Private 727
New York Islanders-
New York Rangers-
Ottawa-
Philadelphia- Northwest (VIP)
Phoenix-
Pittsburgh-
San Jose-
St. Louis-
Tampa Bay-
Toronto-
Vancouver- Air Canada Jetz
Washington-
I know NW is slated to have a couple more teams next season.
"Some People Just Know How To Fly"- Best slogan ever, RIP NW 1926-2009
Adam42185 From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 395 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 6727 times:
All I can say is GO BRUINS!!!
Actually, i do have an on-topic question. When pro sports teams charter planes is the interior just a typical coach layout or do they have larger seats? They are, generally, much larger people...
KBOS From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 413 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 6717 times:
The only two owned planes I know of are:
N757SS - Dallas Stars
N682RW - Red Wings
Most NHL teams just use various charter services:
C-FPWD, C-FDCA, C-FPWE are Air Canada Jetz Charters that primarily service the Western Canadian teams(Oilers/Canucks/Flames)
N732MA - Florida Panthers/Miami Hurricanes
N147AW - Anaheim Ducks
N977UA - Buffalo Sabres
N464AT - Minnesota Wild/St. Louis Blues
N737Q - Chicago Blackhawks
N757BJ - Phoenix Coyotes/St. Louis Blues (this sold and is now N757SS)
177BB is the owner of the Bruins, Jeremy Jacobs.
All Canadian teams seem to be with Air Canada. (Or A/C Jetz)
Here are the flight numbers usually assigned to teams:
ACA7035 and ACA7036 --> Calgary Flames.
ACA7037 and ACA7038 --> Vancouver Canucks.
ACA7039 and ACA7040 --> Edmonton Oilers.
ACA7041 and ACA7042 --> Montreal Canadiens.
ACA7043 and ACA7044 --> Toronto Maple Leafs.
ACA7047 and ACA7048 --> Ottawa Senators.
I don't care if the sun don't shine, I do my drinkin in the evening time when I'm in Rhode Island
Burnsie28 From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 7411 posts, RR: 9 Reply 13, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 6669 times:
Anaheim- Northwest (VIP)
Atlanta- Miami Air International
Boston- Air Canada Jetz
Buffalo- Miami Air International
Calgary- Air Canada Jetz
Carolina- Private 727
Chicago- Swift Air
Colorado- Swift Air
Columbus- Private DC-9
Dallas- Private 757
Detroit- Private DC-9
Edmonton- Air Canada Jetz
Florida- Miami Air International
Los Angeles- Pace International
Minnesota- Sky King
Montreal- Air Canada Jetz
Nashville-
New Jersey Devils- Private 727
New York Islanders-
New York Rangers-
Ottawa- Air Canada Jetz
Philadelphia- Northwest (VIP)
Phoenix-
Pittsburgh-
San Jose-
St. Louis-
Tampa Bay-
Toronto- Air Canada Jetz
Vancouver- Air Canada Jetz
Washington-
"Some People Just Know How To Fly"- Best slogan ever, RIP NW 1926-2009
71Zulu From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 2736 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 6586 times:
Anaheim- Northwest (VIP)
Atlanta- Miami Air International
Boston- Air Canada Jetz
Buffalo- Miami Air International
Calgary- Air Canada Jetz
Carolina- Private 727
Chicago- Swift Air
Colorado- Swift Air
Columbus- Private DC-9
Dallas- Private 757
Detroit- Private DC-9
Edmonton- Air Canada Jetz
Florida- Miami Air International
Los Angeles- Pace International
Minnesota- Sky King
Montreal- Air Canada Jetz
Nashville- Miami Air International
New Jersey Devils- Private 727
New York Islanders- Miami Air International
New York Rangers- Private 737
Ottawa- Air Canada Jetz
Philadelphia- Northwest (VIP)
Phoenix- Swift Air
Pittsburgh- Miami Air International
San Jose- Sky King
St. Louis- Miami Air International
Tampa Bay- Miami Air International
Toronto- Air Canada Jetz
Vancouver- Air Canada Jetz
Washington- Miami Air International
JoePatroni From United States of America, joined Mar 2007, 199 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 6574 times:
Burnsie28 From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 7411 posts, RR: 9 Reply 17, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 6573 times:
Anaheim- Northwest (VIP)
Atlanta- Miami Air International
Boston- Air Canada Jetz
Buffalo- Miami Air International
Calgary- Air Canada Jetz
Carolina- Private 727
Chicago- Swift Air
Colorado- Swift Air
Columbus- Sky King
Dallas- Private 757
Detroit- Private DC-9
Edmonton- Air Canada Jetz
Florida- Miami Air International
Los Angeles- Pace International
Minnesota- Sky King
Montreal- Air Canada Jetz
Nashville- Sky King
New Jersey Devils- Private 727
New York Islanders- Air Canada Jetz
New York Rangers- Sky King
Ottawa- Air Canada Jetz
Philadelphia- Northwest (VIP)
Phoenix- Pace
Pittsburgh- Miami Air International
San Jose- Ameristar
St. Louis- Sky King
Tampa Bay- Pace
Toronto- Air Canada Jetz
Vancouver- Air Canada Jetz
Washington- Pace
"Some People Just Know How To Fly"- Best slogan ever, RIP NW 1926-2009
DeltaRules From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 3623 posts, RR: 11 Reply 18, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 6489 times:
Jetpixx From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 811 posts, RR: 2 Reply 19, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 6478 times:
I see the Hurricanes listed as a private 727, but they flew back from BED on Sunday night aboard a Pace 737-300. I do not think the above is accurate anymore, as this plane has been parked near the GA terminal for most of the season. Not sure of the reg #...it isn't really in plain view, but you can catch the tail from the outdoor observation deck at RDU.
Jamincan From Canada, joined Aug 2006, 764 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 6379 times:
Quoting Adam42185 (Reply 9): Actually, i do have an on-topic question. When pro sports teams charter planes is the interior just a typical coach layout or do they have larger seats? They are, generally, much larger people...
I know AC Jetz is an all Business Class arrangement.
ChrisNH From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 3807 posts, RR: 2 Reply 22, posted (4 years 2 weeks 4 days ago) and read 6283 times:
What type of aircraft do people generally agree is best-suited for NHL teams to use...with respect to size, flight (stage) lengths, economy, etc? Seems like a DC-9 would be worst of all, since it is usually departing airports after curfews.
BMI727 From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 14342 posts, RR: 26 Reply 23, posted (4 years 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 6231 times:
Quoting Adam42185 (Reply 9): When pro sports teams charter planes is the interior just a typical coach layout or do they have larger seats?
Usually, except for teams that get special planes. For example the DL (NW) A-319s used by most NBA teams or the various Swift Air / AC Jetz / Pace users out there.
Quoting 413x3 (Reply 14): I am sure that falcon was for the owners
I saw a Falcon before doing YYC-ORD and it seemed to be owned by a Canadian company. I think it was the owners, but I may be wrong.
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