Nel, 37, has racked up 61 international caps and 200 appearances for the capital club.

The 28-year-old moved within one of Stuart Hogg at the top of the Scots’ all-time try-scoring list.

Price has had a frustrating time over the past year, slipping down the pecking order at Warriors amid competition from George Horne and Jamie Dobie.

The airline hopes to take advantage of strong demand for international travel, which has grown more quickly than domestic travel this year.