By January Wheels Up members will be able to use funds to book Delta Air Lines tickets online via their private portal.
Members of Wheels Up will soon be able to self-book flights on Delta Air Lines via their online members’ portal.
The Delta Air Lines-backed private jet flight providers say, “For the first time in private aviation, members can access a fully integrated, self-service commercial airline booking experience within a private aviation membership platform.”
It continues, “Through this feature, members can use their existing Wheels Up funds to purchase commercial flights, providing greater flexibility, convenience, and control to meet their broader travel needs.”
The new feature will be launched in January 2026.
It will enable members to search available Delta Air Lines flights, view product options, review pricing, and complete bookings in a streamlined digital flow.
Once booked, members receive a confirmation number and ticket details, with their Wheels Up Fund balance automatically adjusted to reflect the purchase.
After completing their booking, members can log in to Delta.com or the Delta Air Lines app to select seats, purchase add-ons, or manage their reservation.
Wheels Up CEO George Mattson says, “Expanding how our members can fly is central to our strategy.”
He adds, “By bringing Delta commercial booking directly into the Wheels Up portal, we’re expanding flexibility while making it easier for members to use their Wheels Up Funds across their broader travel needs.”
Mattson was a longtime board member of the airline before joining Wheels Up in 2023.
He continues, “This integration reinforces the strength of our strategic partnership with Delta and reflects how our members actually travel today: combining the global reach of Delta with the flexibility and efficiency of private aviation.”
The integration enables Wheels Up members to plan seamless journeys “that combine commercial air travel with the convenience of private aviation.”
Members can book Delta One or other premium cabin flights to major hubs, then connect to a Wheels Up flight for the final leg, extending access to regional airports and distinctive destinations.
Wheels Up members have been able to use funds to buy tickets on Wheels Up since shortly after its 2020 initial investment.
However, it was previously a manual process.
READ: A Brief History of Airline and Private Jet Partnerships
“This launch reflects Wheels Up’s solutions-oriented approach to building flexible, technology-enabled travel offerings that evolve alongside how its members travel today and in the future,” per the press release.
Nearly 90% of Private Jet Card Comparisons subscribers use a combination of airlines and private aviation.
About 15% say they use private aviation when connecting to and from airline flights.
Wheels Up members have also been able to earn elite status and bonus Skymiles through the relationship.
READ: Q&A with Delta’s Ed Bastian and Wheels Up’s George Mattson
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