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Mama Kelce Receives a Super Special Welcome by Southwest Airlines After Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl Win; “Very Proud”

Vasudha Mudgal
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Mama Kelce Receives a Super Special Welcome by Southwest Airlines After Travis Kelce's Super Bowl Win; "Very Proud"

There stood a proud mother, Donna Kelce, cheering for her son, Travis Kelce, as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched another Lombardi. This Super Bowl was unlike any other for Mama Kelce, witnessing her son’s team triumph in a heart-stopping overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers. Her presence at the game was a testament to her unwavering support, a ritual that has become as much a part of the Super Bowl as the halftime show.

The love and cheers didn’t just stop at the game. On her way back, Donna got a super sweet surprise on her Southwest flight. In a recently surfaced clip, the flight crew of Donna’s return flight can be heard announcing to all passengers:

“You’re on a very special flight; we are carrying a VIP (very important parent) this afternoon. Mama Kelce is on board, everybody. Congratulations to her, her family, and the team over the Chiefs. Well done, very proud.”

The whole plane was lit up, cheering for Mama Kelce. The proud mother of two can also be seen throwing her hands up in celebration, waving and smiling, soaking in the moment, showing what it means when your kid wins two back-to-back Super Bowls.

A week before this memorable flight, Donna shared her excitement and anticipation for the Super Bowl in an interview with Today. While discussing game days, Mama Kelce mentioned how it’s kind of tricky to get in touch with her sons, with them being all dialed in for the game. But she never finds excuses before sending her love and support their way, making sure they feel it, even if she’s not blowing up their phones.

Donna Kelce’s Youngest Steals the Show After Super Bowl Win

In a triumphant moment, holding his third Lombardi Trophy, Travis Kelce sang Elvis Presley’s “Viva Las Vegas” to the jubilant crowd at Allegiant Stadium this Sunday. This was a special nod to the city that hosted the Chiefs’ remarkable victory, with Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce watching proudly from below. Travis’s choice of song was a celebration of their hard-fought win, signaling a party that only Las Vegas could accommodate.

There was this moment in the game when the pressure got the better of Travis, who was seen shoving and yelling at his head coach, Andy Reid. The frustration ignited after Kelce was taken off the field during the second quarter, and at the same time, RB Isiah Pacheco fumbled and lost possession of the ball in the Red Zone. The star TE felt that he could have given his teammate enough protection, hence the outrage.

However, the coach-TE duo didn’t let that drama last and ended up hugging it out at the after-party. In a post-game presser, Killa Trav also made a quip that he was saying how much he loved Andy during the outburst, and acknowledged Big Red’s contribution to strengthening and improving him as a player.

Travis Kelce and his Chiefs will now be looking to make NFL history by clinching a three-peat, a feat that hasn’t yet been achieved by any franchise. However, the NFL star has also made one too many headlines with retirement rumors; therefore, it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds.

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Vasudha Mudgal

Vasudha Mudgal

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Vasudha, a dedicated journalist at The SportsRush, has cultivated a deep appreciation for the NFL over the past year. Her journey from being an English educator to a sports journalist is marked by her extensive writing experience and unwavering passion for sports. With a never-ending enthusiasm for reading and discussing the competitive nature of the NFL, Vasudha's favorite player is Patrick Mahomes, whom she aspires to meet someday. A high school basketball enthusiast, she embodies the dynamism of balancing diverse interests in sports. Vasudha's prolific writing career boasts around 400 articles, all centered on the intricacies and excitement of the NFL.

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