Orchestrating smooth logistics for an opera festival

Chapman Freeborn operated a particularly delicate charter recently: delicate because when you transport an orchestra from A to B, you are not only dealing with irreplaceable instruments of great value, but also with musicians’ worries and emotions. Every musician has a very special relationship with their instrument and there are more than enough horror stories in the press about instruments going missing or becoming damaged. It is therefore understandable that they are reluctant to let their instruments out of sight.

All tuned up and ready to fly. Image: Chapman Freeborn

In this case, it was Prague National Opera’s orchestra of 185 musicians and their instruments that were needing to travel between the Czech Republic and Finland to play in the Savolinna Opera Festival recently. Under the capable hands of Annika Eerola, Passenger Sales Manager Nordics, Chapman Freeborn, and Passenger Charter Broker, Gary Vaughan, the charter was carried out using a Boeing 737-800, and the musicians were able to accompany their instruments to the plane.

Annika Eerola, Passenger Sales Manager Nordics, Chapman Freeborn, explained: “This kind of charter is often challenging given the delicacy of the orchestra’s instruments and, understandably, members want to be next to them at all the times. Communication with the airport handling agent and the operator is therefore very important. We personally escort clients from their arrival at the airport to their departure, so that they know everything will be taken care of, enabling the client to enjoy a stress-free and smooth flight.”

Henna Orava, Producer, Savonlinna Opera Festival, commended: “Chapman Freeborn provided prompt assistance at every turn and throughout the process. I felt confident that they were in control of our order and its details. It was easy to make arrangements, and commitments were consistently honored.”

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