NEW YORK, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up, the
leading brand in private aviation, announced a new collaboration
today with Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), offering Wheels Up
Members and Porsche drivers access to the most sought-after
transportation and lifestyle experiences.
Two brands that are renowned in their space have joined together
to create luxury lifestyle benefits both in the air and on the
ground. Wheels Up Members will have access to exclusive
benefits from PCNA to its on-demand vehicle subscription and rental
program, Porsche Drive, in select cities by waiving the
$595 activation fee for the
subscription offering, along with taking 10% off short-term rentals
(participating cities can be viewed here.) Wheels Up Members will
also receive invitations to bespoke events, races, and lifestyle
experiences curated by PCNA. In turn, Porsche owners will receive
special pricing on Wheels Up Core and Connect memberships and
premiere hospitality services which grants access to the Wheels Up
Program Fleet, comprised of over 1,500 safety vetted and verified
partner aircraft.
In addition to the cross-platform membership benefits, Wheels Up
and PCNA will now offer the most comprehensive and seamless private
transfer solution between commercial and private
aviation. Wheels Up Members and flyers will have access* to Delta
VIP Select services featuring Porsche vehicles for transfers to and
from Wheels Up flights when also flying Delta Air Lines as part of
their journey. Passengers will have access to Delta VIP Select
services in Atlanta, Detroit, Los
Angeles, Minneapolis,
New York, Salt Lake City, San
Francisco and Seattle.
"We are excited to partner with Porsche-- one of the world's
most iconic automotive brands— and offer exclusive benefits for our
Members," said Lee Applbaum, Chief
Marketing Officer at Wheels Up."Our Members now have the ability to
elevate their travel experiences while traveling both in the air or
on the ground. This collaboration directly supports our
positioning as a luxury lifestyle brand, and our dedication to
deliver bespoke, world-class programs for our Members."
"Porsche is thrilled to offer Wheels Up Members and Porsche
owners benefits that complement and enhance their shared
expectation for money can't buy experiences," said Pedro Mota, VP of Marketing for Porsche Cars
North America. "The collaboration with Wheels Up allows us to
create exclusive offers that will mutually delight Wheels Up
Members and Porsche owners."
The SPAC merger between Wheels Up and Aspirational Consumer
Lifestyle (NYSE: ASPL) is expected to close on July 13th. The
Company recently announced record revenues of $261.7
million for Q1 of 2021, up 68% from the prior year and had a
56% increase from the prior year in active members, totaling 9,896
Core and Connect Wheels Up Members.
To learn more, visit www.wheelsup.com for more details.
*Subject to VIP Select product availability. Porsche transfers
are not guaranteed and are available in select markets.
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up, a leading demand generator
in private aviation, offers a total private aviation solution that
includes world-class safety, service, and flexibility through
on-demand flights, membership programs, corporate solutions,
aircraft management, whole aircraft sales, and commercial travel
benefits through a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines.
Wheels Up, which was founded and is led by renowned entrepreneur
Kenny Dichter, is uniquely
positioned to offer its Customers and Members access to over 1,500
safety-vetted and verified aircraft.
Through the Wheels Up App anyone can search, book, and fly.
Wheels Up Connect, Core, and Business memberships provide
enhancements such as flight sharing, empty-leg Hot Flights, Shuttle
Flights, Shared Flights, signature Wheels Down events, and
exclusive member benefits from preeminent lifestyle brands. The
Company's ongoing Wheels Up Cares program aligns with philanthropic
organizations and initiatives that affect and matter to the Company
and its customers, members, stakeholders, families, and friends.
The Wheels Up Cares fleet is comprised of five custom painted
Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft; each plane serves as a flying
symbol for a specific cause.
All Wheels Up flights are operated by our DOT/FAA-authorized air
carrier subsidiaries (Wheels Up Private Jets LLC, Gama Aviation
LLC, Mountain Aviation LLC, Sterling Aviation LLC, and TWC Aviation
LLC) or by an approved vendor air carrier that has undergone our
safety assessment.
About Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | One Porsche Drive,
Atlanta, GA 30354 USA
Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is
the exclusive U.S. importer of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster, 718
Cayman, Macan, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan. Headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia, since 1998, PCNA
is also home to the first Porsche Experience Center in North America featuring a module-based 1.6
mile driver development track, business center, and fine dining
restaurant, 356. The company operates a second Porsche Experience
Center near Los Angeles. That
53-acre complex features a driver development track with eight
educational modules totaling 4.1 miles, a business center, and
Restaurant 917. PCNA supports 192 independently owned and operated
Porsche dealerships in the U.S., including supplying parts,
service, marketing, and training. They, in turn, work to provide
Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in
keeping with the Porsche brand's 70-year history of leadership in
the advancement of vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency.
PCNA is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is
headquartered in Stuttgart,
Germany.
Wheels Up Media
Contact:
JONESWORKS
wheelsup@jonesworks.com
Porsche Cars North America Media Contact:
Jade Logan
Jade.logan@porsche.us
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