Providing tailored flight solutions to meet your sports travel needs
About us
Chapman Freeborn combines 50 years of charter experience with unrivalled global coverage, making us the number one choice for many of the world’s leading tour operators, event companies and multinational corporations.
“We do more than just arrange an aircraft. Our customers receive the peace of mind that every detail of the project has been taken care of.”
Global coverage, local service
With offices worldwide, we’re always right where you need us. Established in the UK in 1973, we have specialist teams based in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Peace of mind
At Chapman Freeborn, safety and security are our top priorities. All operators are thoroughly screened, and before every charter we employ stringent procedures and compliance checks to ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met. including flight monitoring, fuel purchasing, ground handling, diplomatic clearances and flight permits.
Team travel
Let our team take care of yours
From international and club football to handball, cricket and basketball teams, Chapman Freeborn’s charter specialists based in offices across the globe can arrange an aircraft suitable for your team’s travel, whatever the sport.
We have decades of expertise in coordinating bespoke itineraries for away matches, major tournaments and pre-season tours. We’re not just experts in aviation, but also in the individual requirements of sports teams.
Chapman Freeborn has a proven track record in going above and beyond to ensure that our clients’ needs are met from the moment they enquire about the flight, throughout all the planning stages through to the execution of the flight.
We understand the critical importance of privacy and discretion for sports teams, so wherever possible we utilise private terminals for the departure and arrivals of our clients’ flights.
Catering, equipment and branding
Enhance your charter experience
The experts at Chapman Freeborn have an in-depth understanding of the importance of nutrition for sports professionals. We will secure a catering solution perfectly aligned to the nutritional requirements of your individual team members.
We will also work with your team’s chefs to understand menus and guarantee the timing of meals, liaising with any associated catering companies where necessary to ensure the most nutritious meals for our passengers.
Different sports require different equipment which means luggage requirements vary hugely team to team. Chapman Freeborn will secure the correct aircraft to suit your team’s specific equipment and luggage needs. Where possible we will also arrange for luggage to be screened prior to your team’s arrival to the aircraft, speeding up the process and enabling the passengers to turn up shortly before their departure rather than hours beforehand.
Chapman Freeborn works with a range of suppliers to ensure the best amenities are provided on board every flight. These can include:
• Team-branded headrests
• Comfortable blankets
• Pillows
• Branded food items
• Branded welcome mats
• Amenities packs
We can work with you prior to the flight to source various items to personalise your journey, the only limit is your imagination!
A Chapman Freeborn Flight Representative can join you on-board during your flight allowing passengers to rest undisturbed, knowing that we are on hand to liaise with the crew on your behalf where required.
Private jets
VIP and executive charter
In addition to team travel, our private jet specialists are available to arrange flights for players travelling for last-minute transfer talks, medicals, and personal engagements.
Chapman Freeborn has been involved in brokering private jet charters since our earliest days. Private air charter allows you to fly at a schedule that suits you, to and from the most convenient airports and puts you in control of every element of your journey.
Leave behind the stress of crowded commercial airports. Simply arrive at the private terminal minutes before your departure and walk straight onto your aircraft.
Maximum flexibility
Chartering an aircraft through us is all about choice and control. There is no membership fee, no acquisition fee, and no minimum number of flying hours. You’re not locked into a long term contract or tied to using a specific aircraft type or fleet.
Our expertise comes from years of listening to clients and meeting their exact requirements. From small jets for short-hops to large cabin aircraft for international travel, we can arrange access to thousands of charter aircraft worldwide.
Fans, media and sponsors
We work behind the scenes leaving you to focus on the game ahead
Are you preparing to travel to a major sporting event?
Whether you’re a fan, a media representative or a team sponsor, Chapman Freeborn has decades of experience assisting you.
We work closely with some of the biggest and most prestigious sports tour operators globally, providing charter flights for fans, media and sponsors travelling to fixtures and tournaments all over the world.
Whether it’s a trip to the Champions League Final, the Cricket World Cup or the Masters Golf Tournament, we’re ready to create and deliver a hassle-free, bespoke itinerary for you, whatever the sporting event.
Why choose Chapman Freeborn?
Anything is possible
From small jets for athletes and teams, through to wide-body aircraft for groups of supporters and corporate guests, our specialists are on hand to provide a fully-managed charter service and a tailored flight solution to meet your sports travel needs, offering maximum convenience and flexibility.
We have a long track record of working with the sports industry and are the team to call for hassle-free flight solutions, anywhere in the world.
• Global network, local expertise: We have a presence all over the world, so wherever you need to be, we’ll have you ready for kick-off.
• Specialists in sport: For decades we’ve worked with teams, sponsors, media and fans the world over.
• A personal service: Your dedicated charter consultant is available 24/7, closely assisted by our in-house operations team working through the night.
• Flexibility: We understand that last minute changes can happen for a variety of reasons. We’ll be on hand to deal with these and to keep your schedule on-track.
• Cost transparency: All costs and expenses are clearly explained throughout the booking process.
