NEW YORK, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up, the
leading brand in private aviation, today announced, as part of the
new American Express Premium Private Jet Program, exclusive
benefits for Platinum Card Members to elevate the overall travel
experience.
The American Express Premium Private Jet Program provides
exclusive discounts and flight credits on new Wheels Up
Memberships. Wheels Up offers two membership programs – Core and
Connect – where, in addition to the membership discounts and
flight credits, Members also have access to the Wheels Up lifestyle
partner offerings, and a variety of Member-only tentpole and
regional events across art, sports and entertainment.
The Premium Private Jet Program also provides Platinum Card
Members benefits through Wheels Up Marketplace Access for those
wishing to fly without purchasing a membership. These benefits
include a transaction fee waiver and an option to leverage Wheels
Up capped pricing on select aircraft for a round-trip flight within
the Continental U.S.
"American Express is deeply committed to delivering exceptional
service to its Card Members and we share that commitment. We are
thrilled our two brands are working together to welcome Platinum
Card Members to Wheels Up," said Kenny
Dichter, Founder and CEO at Wheels Up. "We set a high bar
for our members by delivering world-class safety and service on
board our diverse fleet. We look forward to providing unparalleled
travel and lifestyle experiences to American Express Platinum Card
Members."
"With our mutual dedication to outstanding services and
innovation, Wheels Up is a natural fit for our Platinum Card
Members," said Rafael Mason, Senior
Vice President of Global Premium Products at American Express. "We
know our Card Members will appreciate the level or safety and
service of the Wheels Up private jet experience."
The new agreement is a reflection of the momentum Wheels Up is
achieving in transforming the private aviation marketplace. The
Company, which announced a SPAC merger earlier this year with
Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. (NYSE: ASPL), has remained
focused on simplifying private aviation and making it more
accessible to the market, becoming the leading demand generator in
the private aviation industry.
The SPAC merger between Wheels Up and Aspirational Consumer
Lifestyle is expected to close on July
13th. The Company recently announced record
earnings of $261.7 million in revenue for Q1 of 2021 and
saw a 56% year-over-year increase to 9,896 members.
To learn more about American Express Premium Private Jet
Benefits, visit
https://members.wheelsup.com/src/client/partner-program/amex-eligibility for
more details.
To learn more about Wheels Up, visit https://www.wheelsup.com/
for more details.
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up, a leading demand generator
in private aviation, offers a total private aviation solution that
includes world-class safety, service, and flexibility through
on-demand flights, membership programs, corporate solutions,
aircraft management, whole aircraft sales, and commercial travel
benefits through a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines.
Wheels Up, which was founded and is led by renowned entrepreneur
Kenny Dichter, is uniquely
positioned to offer its Customers and Members access to over 1,500
safety-vetted and verified aircraft.
Through the Wheels Up App anyone can search, book, and fly.
Wheels Up Connect, Core, and Business memberships provide
enhancements such as flight sharing, empty-leg Hot Flights, Shuttle
Flights, Shared Flights, signature Wheels Down events, and
exclusive member benefits from preeminent lifestyle brands. The
Company's ongoing Wheels Up Cares program aligns with philanthropic
organizations and initiatives that affect and matter to the Company
and its customers, members, stakeholders, families, and friends.
The Wheels Up Cares fleet is comprised of five custom painted
Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft; each plane serves as a flying
symbol for a specific cause.
All Wheels Up flights are operated by our DOT/FAA-authorized air
carrier subsidiaries (Wheels Up Private Jets LLC, Gama Aviation
LLC, Mountain Aviation LLC, Sterling Aviation LLC, and TWC Aviation
LLC) or by an approved vendor air carrier that has undergone our
safety assessment.
Wheels Up Media
Contact:
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wheelsup@jonesworks.com
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