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Climb, which launched last year touting its connections to airline start-up guru David Neeleman, now says it has no plans to restart operations.
David Neeleman is best known as the founder of JetBlue and now Breeze. He’s credited with starting five airlines and bringing multiple innovations. He and his family members have been advising Utah-based Climb Inc, which promises to disrupt private aviation. Months after its initial launch, Climb has already suspended operations, although it is promising to return.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Leadership | Brandon Solomon, Founder David Smith, Board Member Stephen Neeleman, Board Member David Neeleman, Advisor |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Jet Card Hourly Rates | Pilatus PC-12 from $3,995 per hour, plus FET |
| Related Products | On-demand Charter |
| Related Companies | NA |
Climb Inc. was a Pilatus PC-12 membership jet card using a pay-as-you-go model.
It offered guaranteed availability on 72 hours’ notice in a Primary Service Area of Western States. Hourly rates start at $3,995, plus a 7.5% Federal Excise Tax.
It shutdown in 2022 with plans to restart. However, those plans were subsequently dropped.
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When was the company founded?
2021
Who owns Climb?
The company is privately held.
Who is the CEO?
Brandon Solomon is Founder. David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue, Morris Air, WestJet, Azul, and Breeze Airways is an Advisor
How are their aircraft sourced?
Climb is a broker
What are the initiation and membership fees?
Memberships start at $1,995, plus $495 initiation fee
What is the entry-level program?
Basic membership is pay-as-you, but doesn't offer guaranteed availability
Does the Climb PC-12 membership offer fixed or capped rate pricing?
Yes, capped rates stat at $3,995 per hour, plus FET
What is Climb’s website?
Climb has ceased operations
Where is the headquarters?
Salt Lake City, Utah