By Business & Finance 
Pictured are Cathal O’Connell, chief commercial officer, CityJet and Martin O’Neill, Irish team manager
CityJet has been appointed official airline partner of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) today at Abbotstown, Dublin.
The announcement was attended by the FAI chief executive John Delaney, team manager Martin O’Neill and executive chairman of CityJet, Pat Byrne.
As part of its role CityJet will fly the squad to the European Championships in France in June.
Additionally, Republic of Ireland season ticket holders will receive a 10% discount on all CityJet flights as part of the partnership.
CityJet executive chairman Pat Byrne said: “There is no doubt that the Irish team carries the nation’s hopes in the Euro 16 finals in France and we are absolutely delighted to play our part as official airline partner of the FAI. It is a great honour to have the opportunity of flying the boys in green to France and to continue as ongoing partner to the FAI.”
Byrne added: “CityJet is a pan-European airline with services across the continent, ranging from the Nordic regions down to Italy and a major operation in France, so we look forward to working with the FAI at a time when the world of football focuses on Europe.”
FAI Chief Executive John Delaney added: “Having an Irish airline with the network offered by CityJet as official partner is very important for the FAI. We are really looking forward to working closely with the CityJet team in a year which offers so much excitement and promise for everyone who loves Irish football.”
