There’s a new way to travel in style — thanks to the celebrity-backed private jet company Wheels Up.
Once reserved for the rich and famous, private aviation is now the transportation of choice for travelers looking for a stress-free and convenient way to fly.
The Atlanta-based company, which boasts stars like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, A-Rod, Kevin Durant, Ciara and Russell Wilson as its backers, this summer is branching out to Europe by offering travelers five new routes across the pond, The Post can reveal.
Other members and brand ambassadors include celebrity chef Robert Irvine, Aussie golfer Ian Baker-Finch, ESPN star Scott Van Pelt and country crooner Darius Rucker.
The luxury private aviation company – which recently underwent a sleek fleet modernization overhaul – has joined forces with Delta, offering its SkyMiles and Delta One passengers hybrid travel options that allows mixing and matching commercial and private flights.
These sought-after summer destinations include Nice, Naples, Athens, Barcelona, and Rome — meaning Delta One passengers can book private Wheels Up flights connecting them closer to their luxe final destination, we’re told.
The exclusive partnership enhances convenience for Delta One passengers — especially those flying to or from Europe — by allowing a smooth transition from Delta’s commercial flights to private jets operated by Wheels Up.
Not to mention, it also saves time by skipping crowds, avoiding delays, and ensuring arrival in unparalleled comfort and style.
Indeed, more people are opting for a private charter to avoid crowded airports, to bypass long security lines, avoid delays and cancellations, and ensure arrival in unparalleled comfort and style.
As The Post previously reported, those who can afford private travel have opted out of public transportation in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era.
The increase in private jet travel “reflects the increasing demand for exclusivity, convenience, and a lifestyle that offers both luxury and accessibility,” Sotheby’s International Realty adviser Marc Fitzgerald previously told The Post.
The company has also introduced a 72-hour booking window and cancellation period for its European clients.
Brady and Williams were some of the first celebrities to seize the opportunity to invest in Wheels Up.
The retired NFL legend and tennis icon aren’t just investors — they’re also paying members who regularly use the service and support its promotion.
Page Six exclusively reported that the company was valued at $2.1 billion back in 2021 — over twice its valuation in 2019 — though post-pandemic travel has seen a decrease in demand for private aviation travel.
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