Wheels Up Reaches 100 Brand Days in 2026, Setting a New Standard in Operational Reliability
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Wheels Up (NYSE: UP) announced it has reached 100 Brand Days in 2026, defined as days with zero operational cancellations. This milestone highlights a companywide emphasis on safety, reliability and customer experience, supported by investments in operational transformation, fleet modernization and stronger planning across core operating teams.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 | Index inclusion | Positive | -1.7% | Added to Russell 3000 and 2000 indexes, expanding institutional benchmark exposure. |
| Jun 25 | Partnership agreement | Positive | +2.3% | Named launch customer for Surf Air’s BrokerOS platform to streamline charter workflows. |
| May 27 | Brand transition | Positive | -5.8% | Completed global brand unification and launched integrated concierge model in the U.K. |
| May 26 | Investor/financing update | Neutral | -4.9% | Delta extended share lock-up and led a $100 million term loan commitment. |
| May 22 | Operational milestone | Positive | +14.3% | Reported 74 zero cancellation days in 2026, exceeding the full-year 2025 total. |
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Achievement reflects companywide focus on safety, reliability and customer experience
The achievement reflects Wheels Up's continued progress in strengthening performance and delivering a more reliable, customer-focused experience. It also reflects the work of teams across operations, maintenance, dispatch, crew scheduling, safety, fuel, supply chain and customer support.
"Reaching 100 Brand Days is an important moment for Wheels Up and, most importantly, for our customers and members," said Dave Holtz, Chief Operating Officer of Wheels Up. "It reflects the discipline, teamwork and focus our teams bring to the business every day. Reliability is earned one flight at a time, and this progress shows the standard we are setting for our customer experience."
A Brand Day is defined by Wheels Up as a day with zero operational cancellations, a key measure of reliability and service consistency for members and customers.
The achievement follows sustained investment in Wheels Up's operational transformation, including fleet modernization, stronger planning and coordination across operating teams, and a disciplined focus on safety, reliability and service execution.
"Operational excellence is central to how we deliver for our customers," Holtz added. "We are proud of this result, but we know it has to be earned again every day. Our focus stays on improving, executing consistently and delivering for every customer, on every flight."
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is a leading global provider of on-demand private aviation with a large, diverse fleet and a network of safety-vetted charter operators, all committed to safety and service. Customers access charter and membership programs and premium commercial travel benefits through a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also provides cargo services to a range of clients, including individuals and government organizations, via Air Partner Cargo. With the Wheels Up app and website, members can easily search, book, and fly. For more information, visit www.wheelsup.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors, many of which are outside of the control of Wheels Up Experience Inc. ("Wheels Up"). The words "anticipate," "continue," "could," "expect," "plan," "potential," "should," "would," "pursue" and similar expressions, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that statement is not forward-looking. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements can be found in Wheels Up's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 10, 2026, Wheels Up's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 filed with the SEC on May 11, 2026, and Wheels Up's other filings with the SEC from time to time. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, Wheels Up does not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
Contacts
Investors:
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Media:
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