Qantas Named Official Airline for British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia

The British & Irish Lions have announced that Qantas, ampoule Australia’s premium airline, remedy has been appointed as Official Airline for their tour to Australia in 2013.

The partnership will make history as the 2013 Lions squad and coaching staff are flown to Hong Kong for The Lions’ first match in the Far East against the Barbarians.

Qantas will then fly the team and support crew onto Australia for six regional fixtures, viagra 60mg culminating in three highly anticipated Test matches against the Qantas Wallabies.

Paul Yankson, Qantas regional general manager of UK and Ireland, said: “Qantas is pleased to sponsor The British & Irish Lions for the first time.

“We’ll be developing packages to ensure all the fans can travel to support their team in Asia and in Australia.”

Qantas Airways will join Thomas Pink and Rhino as well as current sponsors HSBC – Principal Partner, Adidas – Official Kit Supplier and FirstCape who have all signed for a second consecutive Tour in the commercial family of Lions’ Partners, Sponsors and Suppliers for the Tour to Australia next year.

British & Irish Lions tour manager, Andy Irvine, agreed this is a great partnership for The Lions from a player perspective.

“The comfort of the players on flights is vital to us, as the rigours of a Lions Tour mean that players are often out on a training pitch shortly after landing,” he said.

“They have to be refreshed and ready to go, and we know that the quality of operation that Qantas provide means we will arrive in great condition.”