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Patriots Hold Super Bowl Sendoff for 76 Healthcare Workers Flying on Team Plane

The New England Patriots are holding a Super Bowl sendoff Sunday morning for the 76 health care workers who are flying on the team's plane to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida.

Patriots' President Jonathan Kraft is expected to be joined by Pats' captain Matthew Slater and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker at Logan International Airport in Boston at the event before the plane departs.

The "Air Kraft" recently got an extra personalized touch for the special trip. On Saturday, the Patriots posted photos to Twitter showing they had added fitting, new decals to promote the COVID-19 vaccine that read, “When it’s your turn, take the shot.