The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust have criticized the club for failing to help or show solidarity with their supporters ahead of the Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku on Wednesday, and accused official travel partner Thomas Cook of charging an “extortionate” price for flight packages to Azerbaijan.
for choosing a “totally unsuitable location” in Baku and adding that Chelsea have said and done nothing to assist their supporters. “While this may not make any difference to UEFA’s immediate decision-making, at the very least it sent out a message to their supporters that they were concerned about the difficulties they face and were on their side.
Thomas Cook’s travel packages for the game are priced at £979 and consist of flights to and from Baku as well as bus transport to and from the stadium. The cost of a match ticket is not included and the return flight departs shortly after the match, meaning no opportunity for overnight hotel stay.