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Wheels Up Experience
AddedMar 19, 2024
UpdatedJul 4, 2026
Wheels Up Experience

Wheels Up Experience

Public

Leading American aviation company offering total private aviation solutions.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2021
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Wheels Up Experience Inc., founded in New York City, is a leading American aviation company dedicated to providing comprehensive private aviation solutions. The company's core mission is to democratize private aviation by offering accessible and flexible flight options. Wheels Up offers a membership-based model that allows customers to book short-and-medium range private charter flights at all-inclusive hourly rates. Their services cater primarily to the U.S. market, focusing on delivering convenience, safety, and luxury to their clientele.

Notable figures associated with Wheels Up include its founder and CEO, Kenny Dichter, who has been instrumental in shaping the company's vision and growth. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent firms like T. Rowe Price and Fidelity Management & Research. Key achievements include a successful IPO and strategic partnerships with Delta Air Lines, expanding their service offerings and market reach. Wheels Up has significantly impacted the private aviation industry by making private air travel more accessible and setting new standards for service quality and customer satisfaction.

Wheels Up Experience - Products & Services

  • Private Jet Membership logo

    Private Jet Membership

    Wheels Up private jet membership program offering on-demand charter and guaranteed fleet access.

    Competing Products

    NetJets logo

Wheels Up Experience - Similar Companies

NetJets logo

NetJets

Wheels Up Experience - Quick Facts

Who are Wheels Up Experience's competitors?

Companies similar to Wheels Up Experience include NetJets.

When was Wheels Up Experience founded?

Wheels Up Experience was founded in 2021.

Where is Wheels Up Experience's headquarters located?

Wheels Up Experience's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was Wheels Up Experience's last funding round?

Wheels Up Experience's most recent funding round was for $500M (USD) in August 2023.

How much has Wheels Up Experience raised to-date?

As of Aug 15, 2023, Wheels Up Experience has raised a total of $1.6B (USD).

How many employees does Wheels Up Experience have?

Wheels Up Experience has 3,111 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Wheels Up Experience - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Aviation
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • SaaS
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0001819516
  • ticker: UP
  • ticker: WSUPW
NAICS
  • 481000Air Transportation
  • 481100Scheduled Air Transportation
  • 481110Scheduled Air Transportation
  • 481111Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
SIC
  • 4500Transportation By Air
  • 4510Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services
  • 4512Air Transportation, Scheduled
  • 4520Air Transportation, Nonscheduled
  • 4522Air Transportation, Nonscheduled
ISIC
  • 5110Passenger air transport
  • 5120Freight air transport
  • 8690Other human health activities
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NAICS
  • 481200Nonscheduled Air Transportation
  • 481210Nonscheduled Air Transportation
  • 481211Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
  • 481212Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
  • 481219Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
  • 485100Urban Transit Systems
  • 487000Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
  • 487900Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
  • 487990Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 621000Ambulatory Health Care Services
  • 621900Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
  • 621910Ambulance Services
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 485110Urban Transit Systems
  • 541610Management Consulting Services
  • 541614Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4730Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight And Cargo
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified