Touchdown in Munich: Lufthansa Brings New England Patriots to Germany for NFL Munich Game

At 9:38 a.m. local time on Thursday, Lufthansa special flight LH2573 from Boston landed at Munich Airport. On board were the New England Patriots, arriving in Germany for the NFL Munich Game. Following touchdown, the team was greeted by enthusiastic fans on the airport apron.

The team's arrival marks the beginning of a new partnership between Lufthansa and the New England Patriots. As the team's official partner in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Lufthansa connects the Patriots' home region of New England with their many fans across Europe.

Heiko Reitz, Member of the Lufthansa Airlines Executive Board and Munich Hub Manager, said:
“The New England Patriots are one of the most successful teams in NFL history. We are delighted to have brought them to Munich today. With our premium Lufthansa Allegris cabin, we were able to provide the players and their entourage with exceptional travel comfort, allowing them to focus entirely on the challenge ahead. We are proud to support the team as their partner and wish the Patriots every success in Sunday's game.”

In addition to the players and coaching staff, Lufthansa safely transported more than seven tonnes of cargo to Munich, including extensive sports equipment such as 80 football helmets and other essential gear for the upcoming game. Also on board were all six of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl trophies – a reminder of the team's extraordinary legacy and a special good-luck charm ahead of their matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Joint Commitment to More Sustainable Aviation

As part of their partnership, the New England Patriots and Lufthansa are jointly supporting the additional use of more than 20 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Lufthansa Group flight operations.