The WNBA made a step forward this season when it comes to the charter flights its players desire, allowing private planes for the playoffs and back-to-back games.
, the WNBA told teams this week that some of them actually won't be able to use charter flights for all their postseason travel. As the league explained it, teams who win a series on the road and have their next series begin on the road will only be allowed one charter flight between cities.
Basically, some teams will have to choose between flying directly from one road series to the other with not trip home, or taking one commercial flight in addition to their charter flight."Between rounds, Teams will have the option to charter from the home market or directly to Game 1 of the following round . Therefore, teams will need to plan their own commercial flight)s) if and when necessary, depending on their choice.
"Example hypothetical scenario: if a Team wins Rd 1 in a sweep, and they have a week before their next game. Under the above scenario, the team is only granted 1 charter Therefore, this choice could result in a route being commercial ."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WNBA slightly walks back charter flight promise for all postseason games in memoThe WNBA made a step forward this season when it comes to the charter flights its players desire, allowing private planes for the playoffs and back-to-back games.
Read more »
Liberty validate they are legit WNBA title contender with third win over AcesCourtney Vandersloot’s layup, which gave the Liberty a 16-point lead, only added to the eventual celebration in front of a sellout crowd.
Read more »
As WNBA expansion push grows louder, Bay Area bidders keep quietCommissioner Cathy Engelbert has said the WNBA will have news on expansion later this season.
Read more »
Fantasy women's basketball tips and WNBA betting picks for TuesdayEverything you need to know to place your WNBA bets and set your fantasy women's basketball lineups for Tuesday's three-game slate.
Read more »
Mystics beat Lynx to move into fifth place in the WNBA standingsBrittney Sykes scored 21 points, Natasha Cloud had 12 points and nine assists, and the healthy Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 83-72 on Tuesday night.
Read more »