Hopefully gone are the days of WNBA players sleeping at airport gates because of flight delays and cancellations. Thanks to a new partnership with Priority Pass, every WNBA player will receive a complimentary membership. This provides the players “access to the world’s largest independent airport lounge access program. A membership provides them with quick and easy access to over 1,300 airport lounges and other experiences worldwide.”
“The comfort and convenience offered by Priority Pass will undoubtedly enhance our travel experience, allowing us to focus on performing at our highest level on the basketball court,” said Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA Player and WNBPA President. “I’m hopeful other partners will see this as a call to action and provide similar access and resources during our season.”
The WNBA recently announced they were expanding their charter flight program for players. The “program will include flights for all postseason games beginning with the start of 2023 WNBA playoffs through the WNBA Finals, the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship game and select regular-season games where teams have back-to-back games on the schedule.”
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Now with this new WNBPA partnership with Priority Pass, hopefully, the travel experience for players will be a little more comfortable.
“This partnership with Priority Pass is a significant step in the right direction,” said Terri Jackson, executive director of the WNBPA. “It’s the first time a partner has come to talk directly with the players about providing them with added comfort and resources during travel.”
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