Virgin European Ryder Cup airline
Leading long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic is the Official Airline of the 2008 European Ryder Cup Team, it was announced today.
European Captain Nick Faldo and his 12 teammates will fly out to Louisville International Airport from Heathrow on a Virgin Airbus A340-600 for the golf tournament taking place at Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky in the United States from 19 to 21 September.
Sir Richard Branson, President, Virgin Atlantic, said:
“It is a great honour for us to be carrying Nick Faldo and his teammates to Louisville. This is the second time that Virgin Atlantic has been chosen to carry the team and the Ryder Cup, and we are thrilled that Europe’s top golfers have selected us again. I’m sure they can do Europe proud and win again.”
Before their flight, the European Ryder Cup team and entourage will be pampered in the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse where they can enjoy a haircut, massage or game of pool. Once on board they will experience the award-winning Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Suite complete with the longest fully-flat bed in business class.
The Ryder Cup takes place every two years and began with informal competitive matches between the best American and British golfers in 1921. The European team have won the last three Ryder Cup competitions.
Written by: Maxine Clarke
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