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Paul T Smith

Rangers fans pay £949 for one-day Seville chartered return trip to watch Europa League Final

Dedicated Rangers fans aren't letting cost hold them back when it comes to booking a flight to watch their team in the Europa League Final in Seville - with some paying almost £1,000 for a private chartered plane.

The Glasgow club secured their place for the first time in 14 years after a 3-1 victory against RB Leipzig, meaning they will take on Eintracht Frankfurt in Spain on Wednesday May 18.

Thousands of supporters were quick to book flights and accommodation just minutes after Thursday night's game at Ibrox.

Firm Travelbank Holidays have hired a private chartered return flight leaving Glasgow at 6am on Wednesday, May 18, and setting back fans £949 for the one-day direct trip.

More than 50 per cent of the seats are already understood to have been sold, with the return flight departing Seville at 1am on Thursday, May 19.

Rangers fans have paid almost £1,000 for a one-day return trip to Seville for the Europa League final (PA)

Social media users have mixed reaction to the price, with one saying: "£949 and worth every penny. Get me oan that flight."

Another commented: "Tinned soup for me until the end of the month, but do I care? Do I f***."

Travelbank Holidays is putting on a private plane direct from Glasgow to Seville (Travelbank Holidays)

While a third said: "That's totally shocking and nothing but greed. Not having a go at the travel agent here, but the airlines.

"They know people will snap up the seats, it's shocking on their part.

"Sorry Glasgow City Council, you'll no be getting yer cooncil tax this month, cause am oan this flight," said another.

Lloyd Ingram, of Travelbank Holidays, said: "We are delighted to be offering supporters travel from Glasgow which has been mobilised as a result of our customers feedback.

"Our goal is to make travelling simple, which is why we have a private charter service direct from Glasgow to Seville, where we aim to provide customers with as much time in resort in order to enjoy the festivities.

"We would encourage anyone looking to book to speak to a TravelBanker today or visit our website."

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