Kenny Dichter Archives

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

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023by Doug Gollan

A member of FBO Million Air’s board joins the Wheels Up board with former Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare; Wheels Up Founder and former Chairman/CEO Kenny Dichter resigns board seat

The first days of new ownership at Wheels Up are seeing more of Delta Air Lines’ input. That includes extending the formal commercial agreement between the airline and private jet flight provider.

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Delta adds $10 million to Wheels Up; more executive changes

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023by Doug Gollan

In advance of closing its $500 million, Delta Air Lines-led financing, Wheels Up has now received $70 million since the beginning of August

Wheels Up received an additional $10 million from Delta Air Lines on Sept. 14 as a fourth amendment to its original secured promissory note of Aug. 8.

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Delta, Wheels Up launch joint TV advertising

September 15, 2023September 16, 2023by Doug Gollan

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

Delta Air Lines and Wheels Up are partnering on at least three television sponsorships as the latest move showing how the Atlanta-based airline plans to boost the private jet company.

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