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They might be struggling on the NRL ladder, but Warriors fans have moved to quick to join the team in Las Vegas next year, with Air New Zealand’s special Grabaseat package to see the team in Sin City next year selling out in just 17 minutes.

The Warriors will face the Raiders as part of a weekend that also sees the Panthers face the Sharks in March.

The national carrier will be flying a Boeing 777-200 on a special one-off charter flight between Auckland and Las Vegas.

Air New Zealand chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty said the economy package which includes access to four matches plus flight and accommodation had sold out fast.

“Our purpose is connecting New Zealanders with each other and the world… and, it turns out, the Wahs!

“It was fantastic to have such a great response from fans, with our Grabaseat packages selling out in a record 17 minutes.”

Those making the trip to Vegas will be treated to NRL, Super League and international test rugby league, with all three planned to come together for a historic four-game schedule at Allegiant Stadium on March 1, 2025.

The flight, named NZ1995 in a nod to the Warriors’ inaugural year, will be hosted by Warriors superfans Dai Henwood and Ben Hurley. The direct service will depart for Las Vegas on February 25, returning to Aotearoa on March 4.