Many college football fans are serious about bringing the “home court advantage” to away games.

 

The most die-hard football fans feel duty-bound to ensure there is a respectable showing of color in the stadium at away games, no matter how far they need to travel.

 

The traditional options for getting to away games in the Southwest U.S. or for those living elsewhere to get “home” have traditionally included the inconvenience of a LONG road trip or the indignities of modern airline travel, including restrictions, delays, and “less than optimal” customer service experiences.

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Road trips can be fun, but may not be optimal for some groups or families, or for people with demanding work schedules.

 

Some fans are discovering a third option – chartering a plane for a tailgating trip.

 

Some of the nation’s largest schools such as Penn State and the University of Texas own private planes. But why should the schools, coaches and teams have all the fun?

 

The Geography of the 2017 College Football Season

 

Imagine seeing a great game, live and in person, every single weekend this fall. As much fun as that sounds, there is a LOT of territory to cover, which leaves you two unappealing options –

  • Spend a LOT of time in the car
  • Spend a lot of time in airport security lines and making connections in airports.

 

Or a third option – get a group of friends together and charter a trip on a luxurious King Air. We meet you at the terminal, grab your bags, coolers and blankets, and take off when you’re ready. We arrange ground transportation and wait for you while you enjoy your game. If it finishes early or late, we’re ready to go when you are.   Then we bring you directly home without security checkpoints, connections or delays.

Advantages of Tailgating by Charter

  • We pick you up at the nearest convenient airport and take you directly to the closest airport to your game.
  • We will arrange for ground transportation, your car or van will pick you up for the short drive from the airport to the stadium.
  • Up to nine passengers can fly at the same price as one.
  • Carry your favorite beverages and snacks to toast the game.
    (Carryon restrictions don’t apply to private flights!)
  • Bring your youngest kids and oldest relatives. We cater to the needs of all of our passengers – no need to leave anyone out!
  • Flights take as little as an hour or two.
  • No security lines.
  • Never leave the game early, or wait in the airport. The pilot waits for you.

 

But Aren’t Charter Flights Expensive?

 

Many fans believe that tailgating by charter flight to away games would be prohibitively expensive. But tailgating with a group changes the economics of the trip.

 

Airline tickets can vary widely, but with checked baggage and other fees can run in the neighborhood of $800 per person, making the total cost for a group of eight to $6400.

 

Driving time for the same trip would be less expensive, but travel to some of these games would be a driving marathon.

 

By contrast, chartered trips may not be as pricey as one would expect. Private flights usually cost more, but when divided among multiple fans, the cost can be competitive. Chartered flights can accommodate the scheduling desires of the group. Many of the restrictions that apply to airlines, like those 3-ounce shampoo bottles, don’t apply to private aviation, so fans may be able to bring that bottle of champagne to celebrate a victory (or to console fans in the event of a defeat, should such a travesty occur.)

 

Francis Aviation provides luxury King Air charter services in the Southwest and specializes in getting people from one place to another with maximum convenience and value. Arrangements for children, elderly passengers, ground transportation, luggage preferences, and even snack preferences can be accommodated.

Schedules for Some of the Games We Want to See This Year!

Or, download a printable PDF of this schedule from Francis Aviation here.

Date Team TeamLocation
Oct 14, 2017TCU Horned FrogsKansas State WildcatsManhattan, KS
Oct 14, 2017 Texas Tech Red RaidersWest Virginia MountaineersMorgantown, WV
Oct 14, 2017Texas A &M AggiesFlorida GatorsGainesville FL
Oct 14, 2017Oklahoma SoonersTexas LonghornsDallas TX
Oct 14, 2017LSU TigersAuburn TigersBaton Rouge LA
Oct 15, 2017Tulsa Golden HurricaneHouston CougarsHouston TX
Oct 21, 2017TCU Horned FrogsKansas JayhawksFort Worth, TX
Oct 21, 2017Texas Tech Red RaidersIowa State CyclonesLubbock, TX
Oct 21, 2017Oklahoma SoonersKansas State WildcatsManhattan KS
Oct 21, 2017LSU TigersOle Miss RebelsOxford MS
Oct 22, 2017Tulsa Golden HurricaneTulane Green WaveTulsa OK
Oct 28, 2017TCU Horned FrogsIowa State CyclonesAimes, IA
Oct 28, 2017Texas A &M AggiesMississippi State BulldogsCollege Station TX
Oct 28, 2017Oklahoma SoonersTexas Tech Red RaidersNorman, OK
Oct 29, 2017Tulsa Golden HurricaneMemphis TigersMemphis, TN
Nov 4, 2017TCU Horned FrogsTexas LonghornsFort Worth, TX
Nov 4, 2017Texas Tech Red RaidersKansas State WildcatsLubbock TX
Nov 4, 2017 Texas A &M AggiesAuburn TigersCollege Station TX
Nov 4, 2017Oklahoma SoonersOklahoma State CowboysStillwater OK
Nov 4, 2017LSU TigersAlabama Crimson TideTuscaloosa AL
Nov 5, 2017Tulsa Golden HurricaneEast Carolina PiratesTulsa OK
Nov 11, 2017TCU Horned FrogsOklahoma SoonersNorman, OK
Nov 11, 2017Texas Tech Red RaidersBaylor BearsArlington TX
Nov 11, 2017Texas A &M AggiesNew Mexico LobosCollege Station TX
Nov 11, 2017Oklahoma SoonersTCU Horned FrogsNorman OK
Nov 11, 2017LSU TigersArkansas RazorbackBaton Rouge LA
Nov 12, 2017Tulsa Golden HurricaneNavy MidshipmenAnapolis, MD
Nov 18, 2017 TCU Horned Frogs Texas Tech Red RaidersLubbock, TX
Nov 18, 2017 Texas A &M AggiesOle Miss RebelsOxford, MS
Nov 18, 2017Oklahoma SoonersKansas JayhawksLawrence, KS
Nov 18, 2017LSU TigersTennessee VolunteersBaton Rouge, LA
Nov 19, 2017Tulsa Golden HurricaneUCF KnightsOrlando, FL
Nov 24, 2017TCU Horned FrogsBaylor BearsFort Worth, TX
Nov 24, 2017Texas Tech Red RaidersTexas LonghornsAustin, TX
Nov 25, 2017Texas A &M AggiesLSU TigersBaton Rouge, LA
Nov 25, 2017Tulsa Golden HurricaneCincinnati BearcatsTulsa, OK
Nov 25, 2017Oklahoma SoonersWest Virginia MountaineersNorman, OK
Nov 25, 2017LSU TigersTexas A & M AggiesBaton Rouge, LA
Dec 1, 2017Big 12 ChampionshipArlington, TX
Dec 2, 2017SEC Championship GameAtlanta, GA
Dec 19, 2017Tulsa Golden HurricaneCentral Michigan ChippewasMiami FL

 

 

 

About Francis Aviation

Francis Aviation provides luxury charter flights and FBO services. Francis Aviation can be reached at 844-589-4586 or online at FrancisAviation.com

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