Caitlin Clark's Dallas arrival brings WNBA's private flight policy back to spotlight

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Ай бұрын

Everyday passengers shared a commercial flight with Clark and the Indiana Fever Thursday. The WNBA heavily relies on commercial flights for in-season away games.

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@Wangmhon2023 Ай бұрын

WNBA preseason sold out. That’s saying something abt her star power

@MailHandlerInThe505 Ай бұрын

Teams give tickets out all the time to make it sold out! Even in the nba! You gauge the popularity by the actual revenue which the wnba still doesn't bring in! Hopefully the hype doesn't die down after this year for there sake

@vlong5710 Ай бұрын

Tell ‘em 😭in jersey we would get nets and jets tickets for free or no more then twenty bucks

@steverandlejr7630 Ай бұрын

Saying nothing actually. Like all WNBA players, who??? There is no star power. You have 1 player on a college team that the coach/media decides to elevate. When they went against a TEAM with multiple talent, they lost. This story has fizzled out faster than an open can of soda.

@AmberSantana-is3dq Ай бұрын

Or the powers that be behind him this young man is a plant

@nickcothran3307 Ай бұрын

@@MailHandlerInThe505…and people still haven’t shown up on the past. Her first preseason game was almost at full capacity. Whether people pay for tickets or not, they still have to tune in or show up. This girl makes that happen.

@rmac1828 Ай бұрын

I said it. She needs more security. She has to be protected by the WNBA because this is probably their best chance at making any money

@user-qb3vi5kk3t Ай бұрын

She’s the their Messi of the MLS

@Williamhfilms Ай бұрын

They already dropping the ball. You have to make her seem larger than life! All these social media influencers are going to start showing up at airports harassing her for content

@taipan1234 Ай бұрын

@@user-qb3vi5kk3tMessi is a champion.. I don't know what you're talking about

@JBALLER02 Ай бұрын

The NBA owns the WNBa

@audreybowles6357 Ай бұрын

All WNBA players need security in their travels.

@artistamisto Ай бұрын

Caitlin: trying to live a normal life Aliyah: having fun w/that photo bomb

@randomCHELdad Ай бұрын

Lmao your idea of a normal life is a bit off

@grizbear9519 Ай бұрын

When you're business is losing money, it's hard to justify private flights. Business 101

@stephen4763 Ай бұрын

Good point. Start making money - no subsidies - and do want you want to. It’s not a “good look” until you do.

@JessM.93 Ай бұрын

They're just going to take more money from the NBA to pay for it

@michelerich1590 Ай бұрын

*your

@grizbear9519 Ай бұрын

@@michelerich1590 oops!!! My mom would be very upset with that misspelling

@ryebread921 Ай бұрын

look at ticket prices for Fever games this year, home and away. look at her jersey sales. CC herself is generating enough revenue for at least the Fever to fly private

@bobbymoss6160 Ай бұрын

The problem is if Caitlin flys private out of pocket, or flies her team private, then all the other WNBA players, especially the old guards will be mad and jealous. There's no winning with the pettiness.

@TaiyouArt Ай бұрын

She should be flying private but yeaaa

@jordy65056 Ай бұрын

Its not about them being jealous, its a bonding thing, and chemistry when players don't travel together they lose time they could be talking to each other and building chemistry

@W4TSKY Ай бұрын

@@jordy65056 Caitlin should be flying private purely for security and privacy reasons. And if she flies private/chartered, so should her team. The problem is the teams that don’t have a superstar that requires them to fly private will feel some type of way about the teams that do. I think that’s the point of the OG comment.

@jordy65056 Ай бұрын

@@W4TSKY no that's not the problem, the problem is that there is a rule that unless every single team in wnba flies privately then no team can fly privately, its a wnba rule

@fujidenzo_kid4147 Ай бұрын

Oh are you referring to Regina George of the WNBA, Uconn blue blood royalty Diana BIG D Energy Taurasi? 😂😂😂 I efffing hate her pettiness hahahahahaha

@mropinatedfromchicago971 Ай бұрын

I can't lie I'm a man and I'm truly excited about the wnba this yr

@Ferrarri052 Ай бұрын

Facts I actually use to watch Candace and Maya, but I ran into flaujae, then seen Reese and Clark and I'm officially brought me back..juju is insane got me thinking about Gigi

@wllewis8502 Ай бұрын

Lol. Sounds like a fake post from a woman. Lol.

@laughalert20x Ай бұрын

🤭 I'm sure you are 👀💭

@boscoblack 4 күн бұрын

That says a lot about you

@conlanding Ай бұрын

Everywhere Caitlin Clark goes, people are "Enchanted" to see her.

@user-jq9bn6cj1m Ай бұрын

cause she is a guy?

@stevelanders9602 Ай бұрын

YES HE IS

@RestnPepperonis Ай бұрын

the wnba loses 20 million dollars a year they cant afford charter flights

@MetroAirA Ай бұрын

not this year they about to make a killing this season

@BlackPowerRanger1112 Ай бұрын

Not anymore!

@BlackPowerRanger1112 Ай бұрын

Not anymore!

@gbb82 Ай бұрын

And the players will now demand a minimum salary of 1 million.

@OsceolaNola7 Ай бұрын

@@MetroAirAand they’ll still be in the black

@alansnow1129 Ай бұрын

I hope she remains humble and true to herself and her fans and stays away from these toxic woke other players! She will be more special if she does

@mikef9126 Ай бұрын

So funny when people say other players are responsible as well. NONE of this would happen without CC.

@LGH1847 Ай бұрын

Let the woman live her life, give her some space.

@At76812 Ай бұрын

What are you talking about? This is the WNBAs moist dream for the last 30 years.. this is their one chance to make improvements. I can’t wait to watch them mess it up

@DamienGWilson Ай бұрын

They’re crazy. A private plane for a single game costs more than some of these WNBA players make in an entire season and they’re stupid enough to believe the WNBA can suddenly afford to get them chartered flights.

@a-totally-random-person 28 күн бұрын

I really hope this kid does well. There is so much riding on her shoulders right now.

@anerby1 Ай бұрын

The rest of the WNBA does not need security Clark does

@bartell20j Ай бұрын

That's only if you think the women she plays with won't became popular

@jexcel07 Ай бұрын

Naw angel Reese does as well - death threats remember

@goodpainlive Ай бұрын

What is she president of the United States? She plays basketball.

@audreybowles6357 Ай бұрын

High school and college teams travel together. This is dangerous for all players.

@Nasute Ай бұрын

Bottom line is if the league can't afford it, or the team owners can't afford it, it won't happen.

@engel56912 Ай бұрын

the way CC play will give life to WNBA and bring it to a new level

@anotherelvis Ай бұрын

If the players want a higher percentage of the revenue, then they need to cut down expenses.

@user-bv6eg8cl9s Ай бұрын

SHE WILL BREAK THE ASSIST RECORD---EASILY!!!!

@michaelengland6534 Ай бұрын

She is going to move the league to a higher level and bring everyone along for the ride.

@fry5family Ай бұрын

Don't large commercial airports have VIP entrances and exits for security?

@voguehaven5154 Ай бұрын

yes.

@USIscreaminEagles Ай бұрын

Oh god. How awful. Have to fly non private to play kids games. Imagine having to drive a 30 yr old Honda in 0 degrees to work in the mill.

@jameson6537 Ай бұрын

To play kids games? Those kids games help people get into colleges all across the country and on the collegiate and 1:53 professional level win over the hearts of countless fans across the country and world. Many of which leave hard working honest jobs and enjoy a cold brew and watch basketball, football, baseball etc. I’m so confused about what you’re being cynical about…

@dw4867 Ай бұрын

Sounds like a skill issue to me...

@Brandon_388 Ай бұрын

It is very rare to be this good at a sport but your point about driving does make sense

@newkemba3578 Ай бұрын

skill issue 😂 go cope

@raycommisso6448 Ай бұрын

Erica Wheeler is a consummate professional who knows that Clark's presence will be beneficial for the entire team. Wheeler still will get more than half the minutes of each game at point guard, especially in Clark's rookie year, and you can bet that the coaches will figure out an offense that puts both Wheeler and Clark on the floor at the same time. Clark actually may wind up being better at shooting guard than point guard in the professional ranks, similar to when the Knicks had Earl the Pearl and Clyde Frazier in the same back court in 1973 and both prospered as did the team. Same goes for the Bulls of the 1990s with Pippin and Jordan on the floor together. Throw Aaliyah Boston into that mix, and the Fever will have a formidable offense to contend with.

@brianroesch3259 Ай бұрын

Well stated. The Fever has depth of talent and will put people together on the court. Wheeler & Clark together would give defenses trouble. Various combinations, up to all 5 on the floor playing together, this can be a strong team.

@LeonNeuton Ай бұрын

Great insight, refreshing breakdown sprinkled with a bit of NBA history to make a salient point. 💯😀😊

@LeonNeuton Ай бұрын

@@brianroesch3259 I honestly think Chicago Sky are the winners of this draft with the Angel Reese and Cordosa addition to a young yet balanced squad with very capable veteran leadership. Plus an awesome guard to feed an active team. It's really all about finding the right chemistry. This can be close to a free-flow college bball team. Sort of like how the Pacers & TWolves are playing. While Fever may get the hype, watch for Chicago to low-key make a proper run.

@brianroesch3259 Ай бұрын

@@LeonNeuton Very interesting observation you make on the Chicago Sky. Looking at their roster, it looks like some serious players ready to go. As you say, capable veteran leadership. If Reese and Cordosa can really hit in the paint, & all the players get chemistry going, this team could be a force.

@raycommisso6448 Ай бұрын

@@brianroesch3259 Thank you. They're going to be a fun team to watch when the players get to know each other well.

@ToriGwen Ай бұрын

Bald dad is great

@davepauley3788 Ай бұрын

Caitlin Clark is taking the wnbay to great levels never reached before by any player ever in wnba

@TowGunner Ай бұрын

Only thing Caitlin should fear is the fish lunch vultures in the locker room.

@CalebWilliams2030 Ай бұрын

Wait wait wait a minute , you think she won’t want her 🐱 eaten ?

@Akronkangaroo Ай бұрын

The sponge bob fish people?😂🤣

@Rebound703 Ай бұрын

I'm sure someone out there remember the days when you could see an NBA team in airports. The league started in 1946, the Pistons were the first team to charter flights in 1987. The W is still a young league.

@luddite4change449 Ай бұрын

The teams weren't making enough money to fly charter until the late 80's. This is one reason why the Lakers 33 game win record is so amaizing. They flew charter, and often played three games in a row with at least one being on the road. I don't think a modern team would win 60 games under those conditions.

@914Rocky Ай бұрын

I love all the attention that she’s bringing to the sport. So cool.

@BroughtTheSmoke Ай бұрын

Aaliyah Boston is amazing. Everybody talking about Clark non-Stop

@steve8803 Ай бұрын

@BroughtTheSmoke you should quit your whining! Caitlin is bringing the eyes. That's a GOOD thing! If other women are worthy, then the more eyes that are brought, the more they will be noticed. It's all a good thing. Embrace it!

@4dangler Ай бұрын

This is the most Brick Tamland I Love Lamp thing you could have said😂

@Defender78 Ай бұрын

There's no doubt that Clark is bringing the lion's share of interest and attention to the leeg without a doubt, but there's other players in this draft class who bring their own level of clout, hype and talent to the league. The Caitlyn hype machine is so thorough that even these 2 people interviewed were just like oh wow I was in the same plane and airport with Caitlyn Clark, kind of ignoring the other fever players which is kind of lame so these 2 people are exposing themselves as Clark Fanboys

@scorpionx7044 Ай бұрын

I have seen bigger stars flying commercial into DFW than her. Its not that big a deal.

@potatoes1000 Ай бұрын

I agree. Their understanding of humility is different.

@yamamancha Ай бұрын

A few years of posting a profit without being subsidized by the NBA, and this issue will take care of itself.

@rabboni97 Ай бұрын

So they want the NBA to add more expenses to a business that is losing money for 20 plus years.

@Poppi-Poppa-Socky Ай бұрын

Clark needs to get new representation as far as her agent goes. This should've already been negotiated in one of her many NIL deals or brand deals to have them include chartered flights to her games. It's bad enough she inked a lowball deal with Nike as it is, her agent could've at least got chartered flights thrown in the deal.

@pep590 Ай бұрын

WE have an WNBA team here in Dallas? Who would have known?

@LocksOnly Ай бұрын

They don’t have the money for private flights

@alexandra4334 Ай бұрын

As a tall person myself i think its the legroom thats the biggest issue

@potatoes1000 Ай бұрын

💯

@anthonytaylor7928 Ай бұрын

The wnba is Soo frickin mismanaged when it comes to marketing and promotion. Tonight Indiana and Chicago are playing at the same time at 8 Chicago has two high profile draft picks that folks are curious why couldn't they just have the games back to back? So folks can see both games??

@steve8803 Ай бұрын

@anthonytaylor7928 i have no idea what you just said. Stay in school, kids!

@okedoke1234 Ай бұрын

Dude it's a thrown together league run on a shoestring budget what do you expect?

@bobbiking2123 Ай бұрын

Why are the games not televised? That also makes no sense! They should have a KZfaq page where they include recordings of the game. That could be extra revenue! I look at all those vps and general managers and a million other titles of people just getting a salary in the wnba and basically doing nothing!

@Y2JMASTERLORD 8 күн бұрын

Petty females in the league didn’t say thank you to CC. I’ll say it as a men, thank you Clark!

@Roccofan Ай бұрын

The mens sports teams paid for those college chartered flights. If your business doesn’t turn a profit, you can’t spend money you don’t have on chartered flights. Why is this so hard to understand.

@clay2k452 Ай бұрын

And Football pays for the rest of the mens sports. Some basketball teams can hold their own.

@garymiller3264 Ай бұрын

Not at Iowa , the women have sold out for the last two years.

@ZoraDelaney Ай бұрын

I don't know about that one. When Clark was there, the Iowa team was selling out that arena on its own.

@audreybowles6357 Ай бұрын

Because it's a safety concern for all teams not just one player.

@Roccofan Ай бұрын

@audreybowles6357 LOL...where does the money come from.

@danielcraig1745 Ай бұрын

Let them fly first class and not economy at least. More private that way

@davepauley3788 Ай бұрын

Caitlin clark is taking the wnba to a level so great they never witnessed before by any other player

@okedoke1234 Ай бұрын

Minnesota Lynx had higher attendance than Caitlin last night

@AmberSantana-is3dq Ай бұрын

The feds sure are protecting this young man while he revives the wnba how cute

@milestones140 Ай бұрын

Private flights for a whole season would cost more than her 4 year contract… not a smart business move

@TMJ32 Ай бұрын

The NBA picks up the tab

@ericfader Ай бұрын

How about an airline steps up and sponsors their charters?

@user-ty6tt7di7t Ай бұрын

why -they don't need there own plane.Make some Money then!

@audreybowles6357 Ай бұрын

For the safety of the players chartered transportation is a necessity. This has to change!

@anonymoususer1824 Ай бұрын

The wnba loses $20M+ a year. How will they lay for that???

@KG-kq9tk Ай бұрын

🤦 Are you gonna pay for it?

@CedDewan 23 күн бұрын

@audreybowles6357 you pay for it

@JET1970 Ай бұрын

It's ALL about Catlin Clark and what she's doing for women's basketball but now the WNBA

@Redridge07 Ай бұрын

the WNBA is womens basketball

@JuanShaftPatel Ай бұрын

joolover

@JustSayin1983 Ай бұрын

Easy fix: Women buy ALL wnba season tickets AND attend the games! You can’t “flex” when you’re broke!

@ProjectBadass360 11 күн бұрын

Clarks presence has allowed Indiana to have an average attendance of 16k for WNBA. That’s amazing! Also league attendance is not as good as that but it’s up with all of the teams. Just goes to show how awesome our economy is because if it was struggling like some suggest I doubt they would be spending money going to WNBA games. .

@BryanSArnoldRocks Ай бұрын

Commercial??? That's ridiculous and embarrassing!

@reynaldoflores4522 Ай бұрын

Surely she can afford to fly Business class. What's she doing in coach ?

@mikel6237 Ай бұрын

Publicity for the narrative of this video to increase WNBA in the spotlight... duh

@user-zw9tq2vc5h Ай бұрын

Going out on a limb here, but maybe, just maybe, it is a good thing for them to fly regular commercial for a few more years to help build their fan base and get a little closer to the fans that they want to support them and spend their money on them. Traveling charter and hiding from the fans is not going to help do that. Build the product and then you will have a successful league!

@potatoes1000 Ай бұрын

Yeah if I were her, I would kinda want to travel commercial. Not saying that I would take security lightly though.

@tempcbuilds Ай бұрын

So is the league stopping them getting first class seats too?😊

@leskfan1277 Ай бұрын

Ironic that American women's college basketball has private flights but American women's professional basketball doesn't.

@mischievoustimes8460 Ай бұрын

College is government funded

@lordofentropy Ай бұрын

Women's College Basketball makes far more money than the WNBA has ever dreamed of. UConn probably made more money and sold more tickets last season than the WNBA has in its entire existence lol.

@austinc691 Ай бұрын

WNBA does not have the luxury of stealing from taxpayers yet.

@thatguybill34 Ай бұрын

*College Football & Basketball programs at each school pay for it since the players are not not paid millions of dollars like in the NFL or NBA.*

@CedDewan 23 күн бұрын

it's not ironic at all. they can't afford it.

@petergianakopoulos4926 Ай бұрын

She was just fine wasn't she.

@NoamPitlick-bg8kw Ай бұрын

Number 17 doesn’t look like a basketball player.

@arcadeshift5071 Ай бұрын

This is a moot point as a deal was made to have chartered flights for all WNBA games. $25 million a year that the NBA is paying to make this happen.

@tjsmoothrock Ай бұрын

lol all these years of these women flying coach now all of a sudden they need to change it. SMH

@clarifennell6248 Ай бұрын

and now " all the little girls want to play basketball" - no all of a different group of girls want to play basketball.

@joketsu100 Ай бұрын

She's the best female player in history. They are talking about her. Lots of people want to see her. It's a safety issue. She's like the Beatles for girls basketball. I know you have a little pp and are insecure so you have to talk smack about women but it's not complicated to understand this girl needs more security

@jexcel07 Ай бұрын

They been wanting it buddy what are you talking about the video literally said they been complaining about it listen next time

@tjsmoothrock Ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@joketsu100first of all she is not the best player, she is one of the best shooters. These women been in the league fighting for this for decades and now all of a sudden because of her they want to make light of the situation. Also I’ve been watching WNBA since 1999 and I’m a season ticket holder for the CT Sun since 11, I’m sure I support women sports more than you.

@tjsmoothrock Ай бұрын

@@jexcel07I’m fully aware they been wanting it, my question is why it’s needed more now because she is there?? Was the women safety not important before?? I recall last season they had a team sleeping in an airport because their flight was cancelled, no security or anything.

@steveking7719 Ай бұрын

That must be "Steve"

@MM-sq5pf Ай бұрын

Make them money, you'll get private jet too

@brianoliver4308 Ай бұрын

It would be nice if the addition of Caitlyn Clark helps all of the WNBA to become more profitable and to make more money as a whole. I mean, the Indiana Dallas preseason game is sold out, which is great. But will there be an increase in interest in non-Caitlyn clark games. I would imagine there will be some, just don't know how much.

@s8x. Ай бұрын

kinda sad. but it’s not the wnba’s fault if they cant generate money. it’s our fault😂

@TMJ32 Ай бұрын

*3 people recognize 1 player at the airport* We need charter flights league wide lol

@camerongrtryeen7182 Ай бұрын

COMMERCIAL FLYING (FOR ALL THE LADIES)??? THAT IS RIDICULOUS!!!

@howardweinstein1324 Ай бұрын

The WNBA needs a way for teams to fly private not commercial.

@doctorbravestone2737 Ай бұрын

Yearly salary 75k, Nike endorsements 28 million….

@TheAdot8808 Ай бұрын

They actually just changed it

@GILLISH Ай бұрын

@WFAA they don't even give these athletes there own plane wow

@BigE507 Ай бұрын

They're not making money. You can't ask for something you can't pay for.

@GILLISH Ай бұрын

@@BigE507 they need to be and its more then just money

@devvonn.3339 Ай бұрын

@@GILLISH no its just the money, they dont bring in enough

@lordofentropy Ай бұрын

Indeed, the NBA has been subsidizing the WNBA for 30 years. They can't have private jets when they're selling like 500 tickets a game and their biggest sponsors are the local, "Your Job is Your Credit" used car dealers and rent to own furniture stores.

@GILLISH Ай бұрын

Wrong

@sevenfights Ай бұрын

Hopefully the WNBA will make money and will change this in the bargaining agreement next year. Change is a good thing!

@smartnfinal Ай бұрын

i don't even watch the NBC . college is getting ridiculous so for sure no WNBA for me

@liwen4652 5 күн бұрын

considering how little money the wnba makes, they should take the bus

@juanmachado1844 Ай бұрын

Go Aces!!!

@Tony-Tiger1970 Ай бұрын

28 million dollars contract and hasn't played an official game. She is already worth more than the whole league 😂

@pio7763 Ай бұрын

Dont flying private jets is "harsh reality" 😮 for sport nobody watches

@billygoatbaa3350 Ай бұрын

I think its cool she came to indiana, she has that.larry bird aura about her, alot of people/players want to say shes not that good, but she just keeps proving that she is a great player, im dying to see a bird/cc photo!!

@jamesrichards8752 Ай бұрын

Nike short changed her

@dpharr100 16 күн бұрын

People want to see Caitlin Clark they don't give a hoot about anyone else

@htngo2 Ай бұрын

Men's leagues took commercial in their beginning as well. It took decades for men's sports to make big time money. Women should just focus on getting viewers and they'll earn their private jets.

@johnboniface9163 Ай бұрын

She is a real woman and does not do stupid things, she doen't need to worry.

@benmclinjr9607 Ай бұрын

She and only she may need a private flight. Lol. This is insane. Lol.

@noName-kn1lx Ай бұрын

Lol welcome to reality. A second rate league with no money

@jexcel07 Ай бұрын

Yep just like you a second rate person with no money lol 😂

@Da1n_0nly Ай бұрын

Oh god!!! I can hear all the other jealous women talking smack if they change the rules because of her, not realizing that no one wants to follow you or be at the airport when you land. This girl changed the image of the women's game, be happy and proud of her

@kevinbaxter23 Ай бұрын

She has enough money though her NIKE deal to hire security.

@SergioBViera Ай бұрын

I would have screamed and fainted at some point like a Michael Jackson fan on that plane 😂

@justinewaller6813 Ай бұрын

Let’s go fever!

@MarkHarper-ek8ss Ай бұрын

This reminds me of Tiger Woods and his prime police escort wherever he went especially on the golf course

@vettgriffin5778 Ай бұрын

Too much about Clark they are a team it's about all of them not just her

@metsrus Ай бұрын

what is dana white doing there

@ElimanGibba Ай бұрын

Keep on the down low ,humble ,grounded & connected, athletes know the projection of rising up from poverty to Riches . It is a slow & calculated process. They are human .

@michaelwelsh7362 Ай бұрын

Of course because like so many people in the celebrity class this is the American aristocracy. If you like that sort of thing embrace it, if you don’t ignore it🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@MrRayh63 Ай бұрын

When the WNBA can carry themselves $$$$$ and pay for the flights on their own dime. Then they could fly private. But as long as the NBA is footing most of their bill.... NO!

@chaptervixo Ай бұрын

Dont be stupid because of policies! Get that girl Private travel!

@chinaexpat1827 Ай бұрын

BILLIONAIRES WHO COMPLAIN SHOULD STEP UP AND SPONSOR THE PRIVATE PLANES

@claubit32 Ай бұрын

poor girl, she’s incredible, though!😊

@katwashere194 Ай бұрын

I’ve been going to WNBA games since the league started. I could get great seats with not a lot of planning. Those days are over but I’m ok with it I guess 😂

@chznts5227 5 күн бұрын

She’s the only wnba player recognized

@dannyballenger3340 Ай бұрын

They have rookies ride the bus especially Clark

@MrAirController Ай бұрын

Wnba players complained about commercial Lol. NBA should atop paying for their league to run, let them branch off if the players think they are good enough for their teams to pay for flights. Wtf should the mens league pay for the women to stay afloat