(Athletes and coaches of the Chennai Bulls Team, currently competing in India’s inaugural rugby sevens league, will each receive a one-year Priority Pass Prestige Membership, granting them access to over 1,700 airport lounges and travel experiences globally.)
TTT NEWS NETWORK
MUMBAI | 23 JUNE 2025
Priority Pass™, the original and market-leading airport experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson International, today announced its partnership with the Chennai Bulls Team, which sees them become the ‘Official Airport Lounge Partner’.
The strategic collaboration kicks off at India’s inaugural rugby sevens league, which began in Mumbai on 15 June 2025. The league makes history by being the first of its kind in the country to take place in the sevens format, featuring six teams of elite international rugby talents alongside top-tier players from India, including the Chennai Bulls.
As part of its ongoing commitment towards supporting athlete wellness, Priority Pass will be providing a one-year Prestige Membership to every player and coach of the Chennai Bulls Team. This membership will enable the team to gain unlimited access to more than 1,700 airport lounges and travel experiences in over 725 airports across 145 countries, including 70 in India.
Commenting on the partnership with the Chennai Bulls Team, Todd Handcock, Global Chief Commercial Officer and Asia Pacific Executive Chair, Collinson International, said, “India’s inaugural rugby sevens league marks a significant step toward establishing rugby as a premier sport in India, while supporting aspiring athletes; and as such, we are thrilled to be supporting the Chennai Bulls. By providing the team with access to Priority Pass’ airport lounges and travel experiences when travelling domestically within India as well as globally, we hope that they can enjoy a better rest before their flights and arrive at their destinations feeling more refreshed and ready to perform at their best.”
Gaurav Goyal, Chennai Bulls, India Lead said, “We are thankful for Priority Pass’ dedication and support for our athletes as they embark on this milestone competition. This valued partnership will greatly enhance the travel experience for our teams, significantly easing the burden of travel-related stress and allowing our athletes to deliver their best performance.”
Priority Pass is proud to be supporting athletes around the world. In addition to welcoming Filipino, Elite Motorsport racing driver, Bianca Bustamante, as the brand’s Asia Pacific brand advocate this year, Priority Pass is also a partner to the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA); providing athletes with comfort and convenience during their travels to help them stay on top of their game. Furthermore, The Collinson Group is a proud founding partner of Coach Core, a UK-based charity focused on empowering young people through sports.
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About Priority Pass
Priority Pass™ is the world’s original and market-leading airport experiences programme. We provide travellers with access to over 1,700 airport lounges and travel experiences in 725 airports in 145 countries. Members can access an ever-growing range of premium experiences – from spas to sleeping pods to dining – that help elevate every journey into something special. By building partnerships with other leading brands, we help to bring a better travel experience to the world.
Priority Pass is operated by Collinson International, the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence.
About Collinson International
Collinson International is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence.
We work with the world’s leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide. We deliver market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million end consumers.
Collinson International is the operator of Priority Pass, the world’s original and leading airport experiences programme. Travellers can access a network of over 1,700 lounges and travel experiences, including dining, retail, sleep and spa, in 725 airports in 145 countries, helping to elevate the journey into something special.
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