Tag: Delta Private Jets

Dichter, Thakran exit Wheels Up board; Ex-Bombardier CEO, Million Air board member join

A member of FBO Million Air's board joins the Wheels Up board with former private jet OEM CEO Alain Bellemare as Wheels Up Founder and former Chairman/CEO Kenny Dichter resigns.

September 22, 2023

Wheels Up closes Delta-led takeover to avert possible bankruptcy

The Delta Air Lines-led $500 million rescue package is part of the airline's strategy to make Wheels Up an integrated part of its consumer offering.

September 21, 2023

Delta, Wheels Up launch joint TV advertising

Wheels Up and Delta Air Lines are upping their joint marketing via ESPN College GameDay, Monday Night Football, and SEC on CBS.

September 15, 2023

Wheels Up names Delta board member Mattson as CEO

Delta Air Lines Board Member George Mattson becomes Wheels Up's new CEO following the appointment of Delta CFO Dan Janki as Chairman of the private jet flight provider.

September 14, 2023

A brief history of Airlines and Private Jet partnerships

Wheels Up and Delta Air Lines are not alone. Flexjet was started by American Airlines; NetJets, United Airlines, and Pan Am reveal links between private jets and airlines date back nearly 60 years.

August 31, 2023

Wheels Up Interim CEO Todd Smith Q&A

In an exclusive interview, Wheels Up CFO and Interim CEO Todd Smith talks about the Delta Air Lines-led $500 million investment and what it means.

August 17, 2023

Delta Air Lines' led group to control 95% of Wheels Up after $500 million deal

After Wheels Up reported more Q2 losses last night, this morning, Delta Air Lines said it is leading a $500 million cash injection.

August 15, 2023

Delta CEO Bastian voices support for Wheels Up

Wheels Up is an important part of Delta Air Lines' strategy to offer a premium experience for its customers, according to the airline's CEO Ed Bastian.

June 8, 2023

Dichter resigns as Wheels Up revamps jet card program; reports Q1 financials

Wheels Up's Founder and CEO Kenny Dichter replaced by CFO Smith as Interim CEO; Core Membership program restructured.

May 8, 2023

Wheels Up plans $30 million in savings via non-operational headcount reduction

Targeting EBITDA profits in 2024, Wheels Up is cutting $30 million in employee costs, excluding pilots, frontline maintenance, and other customer-facing roles.

March 2, 2023

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