Wheels Up is a revolutionary membership-based private aviation company that significantly reduces the upfront costs to fly privately, while providing unparalleled flexibility, service and safety. Created and led by renowned entrepreneur Kenny Dichter, Wheels Up offers guaranteed availability to its private fleet of new Beechcraft King Air 350i and Citation Excel/XLS aircraft to individual, family and corporate members. With the cutting-edge Wheels Up mobile app, members can seamlessly book flights, manage their accounts, participate in ride-share opportunities and select Hot Flights, a vast selection of one-way 'empty leg' flights that are posted daily to the app and updated in real time. Members also have access to Wheels Down, a program featuring exclusive events and experiences, unique partner benefits and a full-service luxury concierge.
Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
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10/06/17 | $117,500,000 |
Fidelity Management & Research Company T. Rowe Price Associates | undisclosed | |
08/09/19 | $128,000,000 | Series D |
Fidelity Management & Research Company Franklin Templeton T. Rowe Price Associates | $1,100,000,000 |