Rugby fans attempt to book Wilkinson's seat on British Airways aircraft

Airline Industry Information, Dec 2, 2003

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British Airways has reportedly been bombarded with requests from Rugby fans wanting to sit in the same seat as Jonny Wilkinson when he flew home from Australia.

Wilkinson - who made the winning kick in the Rugby World Cup final against Australia - is said to have sat in seat 64J in Club Class on the flight from Sydney, Australia last week. The airline has received several calls from people attempting to book the seat.

Meanwhile, the aircraft which operated the flight has been renamed Sweet Chariot, reported Ananova.

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