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WHEELS UP AND BARTON & GRAY MARINERS CLUB EXPAND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
THROUGH PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE BEST IN SEA TO SKY TRAVEL
NEW YORK, NY (January 13, 2014) – Wheels Up, the leading membership-based private aviation
company, has partnered with Barton & Gray Mariners Club, the world’s first and finest luxury yachting
membership program. The strategic alliance between Wheels Up and Barton & Gray Mariners Club will
provide members of each organization with reciprocal access to the other’s fleet, including Wheels Up’s
exclusive fleet of “mission-appropriate” aircraft and Barton & Gray Mariners Club’s fleet of renowned
Hinckley Yachts. The announcement was made jointly by Kenny Dichter, Founder and CEO of Wheels Up,
and by Tim Barton, CEO of Barton & Gray.
“A partnership between Wheels Up and Barton & Gray Mariners Club is a win-win, as it gives members
unprecedented and seamless access to private aviation and to private yachts. Both of our companies are
transforming our respective industries, lowering the barrier to entry, as well as providing an experience
like no other,” said Mr. Dichter. “I have no doubt that our Wheels Up members will be very excited
about this unique opportunity.”
The integrated approach forged between Wheels Up and Barton & Gray Mariners Club leverages sales,
member services and event capabilities, providing the highest level of customer service and amenities
for both organizations’ members. According to Mr. Dichter, as part of the agreement, both Wheels Up
and Barton & Gray Mariners Club members are eligible for limited reciprocal fleet access. Both
companies’ members will have access to unrivaled event experiences throughout the year under the
auspices of Wheels Down, the exclusive lifestyle service that offers Wheels Up members access to the
most in-demand events in sports, business, hospitality and entertainment, as well as Barton & Gray’s
event team.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Wheels Up and offer our fleet of captained Hinckley
Yachts and our best-in-class experiences on the water to Wheels Up members,” said Tim Barton CEO of
Barton & Gray. “Wheels Up is incredibly passionate about providing the best in private luxury travel, a
passion we share. We are pleased to offer our Barton & Gray Mariners Club members easy access to our
harbors and beyond, and offer our combined membership the best in sky-to-sea luxury travel.”
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is a revolutionary membership-based private aviation company that significantly reduces the
upfront cost to fly private while providing unparalleled flexibility, service and safety. Created and led by
Kenny Dichter, the Founder of Marquis Jet and original innovator of the 25-hour fractional jet card,
Wheels Up offers “mission-appropriate” aircraft with guaranteed availability on its “members-only”
private fleet of brand new King Air 350i and Citation Excel/XLS aircraft. Wheels Up operates on the basis
of its 8760 culture (24 hours a day, 365 days of the year) offering individual and corporate members
around the clock support with world-class service and the ultimate membership experience. All
members have access to Wheels Down, the lifestyle, concierge, partner benefits program with exclusive
events giving members insider access to experiences throughout the worlds of entertainment, sports,
culture and business. Wheels Up is in development of a proprietary, cutting-edge booking and ride share
mobile application that will allow its members to streamline travel plans, further reduce costs, and
unlock the true social value of a private club. Follow Wheels Up on Facebook @wheelsup8760, on
Twitter @WheelsUp and on Instagram @wheelsup8760.
Wheels Up acts as agent for the Wheels Up members, and is not the operator of the program aircraft; FAA licensed
and DOT registered air carriers participating in the program exercise full operational control of the program
aircraft. Any aircraft owned or leased by Wheels Up are dry leased to the operating air carrier to facilitate
operations by that carrier. For additional information, please visit www.WheelsUp.com.
About Barton & Gray Mariners Club
From Nantucket, Massachusetts to Naples, Florida, Barton & Gray Mariners Club offers access to a fleet
of captained Hinckley Yachts along the Eastern Seaboard. Members have unlimited access to the entire
fleet all year long in the most desirable ports and destinations. Offering a one of a kind cruising
experience, Barton & Gray takes its members to uncharted territories from private island experiences to
harbor cruises and dinner under the stars. Barton & Gray Mariners Club’s crews, concierge and range of
harbors, make for a truly unique experience for couples, families or groups.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Wheels Up
Evins Communications, Ltd.
Elyse Heckman
(212) 377-3581
Elyse.Heckman@evins.com
Barton & Gray Mariners Club
Boccelli & Co. PR
Kendra Boccelli
(617) 645-3205
kendra@boccellipr.com