Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP), is a groundbreaking private aviation company, headquartered in New York, USA. It is a unique membership-based aviation company that primarily focuses on reducing the upfront costs of private plane travel, while significantly elevating the private flying experience. This innovative organization provides a wide range of aviation solutions, including a slew of necessitous private delta flights, commercial charter flights, and a whole host of exclusive lifestyle experiences and membership benefits.
Founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Kenny Dichter, Wheels Up's pioneering membership model is fully democratizing private aviation, thus disrupting the traditional aircraft ownership model. They identify their fleet as the “Uber of the skies”. They employ a unique business strategy, enabling members to book flights, arrange ride-shares, and schedule multi-leg tours with ease and at significantly reduced costs.
The company operates the world’s largest fleet of Beechcraft King Air 350i, Citation Excel/XLS, and Citation X aircraft. Its prime mission is to provide fast, easy, and efficient travel arrangements to destinations throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and other parts of the world.
Wheels up offers different levels of memberships to cater for the varied needs of its clientele, with each level coming with its unique set of advantages. It includes initiatives such as the 8760 Membership - a round-the-clock, all-year service, which provides members with a Personal Flight Desk available 24/7/365 to handle every detail of any private aviation request.
Being more than just an aviation company, Wheels Up has prominently established itself as a lifestyle brand, offering members access to exclusive events, partnerships and experiences beyond aviation. Known for prioritizing their member's tastes and preferences, they offer access to world-class restaurants, unique family experiences, exclusive sporting and music events, and much more.
Over the years, Wheels Up has been recognized for its robust and flexible service, earning accolades from both industry and consumers. Company's commitment to go beyond merely offering flight services, coupled with its commitment to safety, reliability, and personalized customer service is what sets them apart from their competitors. The brand's vision of making private flying more accessible is indeed revolutionizing private aviation and setting the stage for future growth in the industry.