NEW YORK, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
Wheels Up (NYSE:UP) the leading brand in private aviation,
and Abercrombie & Kent, the world's leading luxury travel
company, announce a strategic partnership to offer Wheels Up
Members bespoke travel experiences utilizing the Wheels Up fleet in
North America and private small
group journeys in international destinations. This latest benefit
is the seventh new and exclusive benefit created for Wheels Up
members during the past six months and continues to demonstrate the
Company's investment in lifestyle and luxury experiences for its
Members.
The partnership will be launched with two domestic Abercrombie
& Kent curated and customized journeys for Wheels Up Members to
explore America's National Parks and the Pacific coast. The
exclusive itineraries can be booked on an individual basis at any
time. Both domestic itineraries will utilize the Wheels Up fleet to
fly between destinations, with private A&K guides for
unparalleled insider access.
In January 2022, Wheels Up and
Abercrombie & Kent will offer a once-in-a-lifetime Wheels Up
Members-only journey to East
Africa for the Great Migration. This excursion combines the
finest game viewing, and luxury accommodations that offer memorable
views of the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti.
Dedicated A&K Private Travel Consultants will collaborate
with Wheels Up Members to design custom itineraries for all trips
booked, bringing a rare blend of creativity, professionalism, and
beyond-the-guidebook knowledge to planning the trip of a lifetime.
Peace of mind comes from being met by a knowledgeable,
English-speaking A&K guide in each destination, supported by
A&K logistics experts on the ground.
Wheels Up and Abercrombie & Kent will announce additional
Members-only itineraries to destinations such as Morocco, Southeast
Asia, and more later this year.
"Our Wheels Up Members are eager to explore new
destinations and this unique partnership with Abercrombie &
Kent allows us to offer extraordinary private adventures,"
said Kenny Dichter, Founder and CEO at Wheels Up. "This is the
first time we will offer Members-only curated trips and we are
excited to do so with a world-class partner like A&K. We will
continue to elevate our member benefits and partners for our loyal
members, delivering exceptional experiences and value for their
Wheels Up membership."
"Our partnership with Wheels Up sets a new standard in private
luxury travel," said Geoffrey Kent,
Founder, Co-Chairman & CEO at Abercrombie & Kent. "Working
with A&K's network of offices around the world, Wheels Up
Members will enjoy privileged access to once-in-a-lifetime
adventures, customized exclusively for them."
- Tailor Made Pacific Coast Adventure by Wheels Up:
Available Now For Customized Itineraries
Begin with the quintessential Big Sur road trip and private
tastings in two of America's premier wine regions. Float over the
Napa Valley in a hot air balloon
at sunrise. Walk among the towering redwoods of Armstrong Redwoods
State Natural Reserve. Watch wild mustangs roaming free at a ranch
in the coastal mountains above San Luis
Obispo. Cruise the whale-rich waters of the San Juan
Islands, searching for orcas, sea lions, seals, and birds under the
guidance of your expert captain. This 10-day private itinerary
using a King Air 350i can be booked at any time and customized for
up to 8 guests.
- Tailor Made America's National Parks by Wheels
Up:
Available for 2022
For Customized Itineraries
This is a thrilling nine-day adventure in Yosemite, Grand Canyon, the Grand Tetons, and
Yellowstone. Fly from one awe-inspiring landscape to the next
aboard a King Air 350i, explore with knowledgeable local guides,
and enjoy five-star hospitality along the way. Highlights
include privileged access to historic buildings in the Grand Canyon
with a private float around famous Horseshoe Bend, a thrilling
off-road 4 x 4 adventure in Antelope Valley and a float down the
Snake River in a traditional wooden McKenzie River dory. This 9-day private
itinerary using a King Air 350i can be booked at any time and
customized for up to 8 guests.
- The Great Migration Safari: An Exclusive Small Group Journey
for Wheels Up Members:
Departing January 17 and February
14, 2022
Experience one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet on
a 12-day adventure with up to 16 likeminded Wheels Up Members.
Thrilling game drives in custom-made 4WD vehicles with unobstructed
views from every seat. Fly from one wildlife-rich park and reserve
to the next, relaxing between game drives at the finest boutique
camps and lodges, including one on the rim of the Ngorongoro
Crater, a privileged location that affords early access to the
crater floor, Africa's Garden of
Eden.
Wheels Up Members will also receive special benefits while
travelling with A&K, and A&K's Marco Polo Club members
receive preferred membership options to join Wheels Up for their
private aviation needs.
To learn more about Wheels Up, visit www.wheelsup.com. To learn
more about Abercrombie & Kent, visit abercrombiekent.com.
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up, (NYSE: UP) the leading
brand in private aviation, is the only company in the industry to
offer 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 Line (NYSE:DAL). 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 Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent
pioneered luxury adventure travel with our first African safaris in
1962, and today our award-winning travel services extend around the
globe to more than one hundred countries on all seven continents.
A&K's custom itineraries and small-group journeys offer
one-of-a-kind inspiring experiences, while more than 55 on-site
offices in over 30 countries ensure invitation-only access to the
people and places that make every destination unique. Join the
world of A&K by following us on Facebook, Twitter:
@AKTravel_USA and Instagram: aktravel_usa.
Wheels Up Media Contact:
JONESWORKS
wheelsup@jonesworks.com
Abercrombie & Kent Media Contact:
Pamela Lassers
(630) 725-3400 x420
plassers@abercrombiekent.com
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