Innovative system allows charter customers to
contribute towards advancing Sustainable Aviation
Fuel
ATLANTA, May 6, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP), a global
leader in private aviation, today announced the launch of its new
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. Now, Wheels Up charter
customers who opt into this initiative are able to seamlessly book
a private jet or group charter flight and contribute towards
decarbonizing aviation by supporting SAF.
Wheels Up will partner with Delta Air
Lines to purchase SAF, ultimately allowing private
fliers to participate regardless of their flight operator
or departure airport.
What is SAF?
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a
renewable alternative to conventional jet fuel, derived from more
sustainable feedstocks. SAF is developed through advanced processes
that significantly reduce its carbon footprint over the fuel's
lifecycle, as compared to traditional fossil-based jet fuel.
SAF is significant in its drop-in capability, meaning it can be
blended with traditional jet fuel and used in existing aircraft
engines without modification. By using SAF in this immediate and
practical way, airlines can achieve up to an 80% reduction in
lifecycle carbon emissions.
How does this SAF Program work
While SAF is expected
to play a critical role in decarbonizing aviation, it remains
scarce today – in 2024, it only accounted for 0.3% of global jet
fuel production, and it has very limited availability.
In this context, it is impractical to ensure that every customer
wishing to 'fly on SAF' has physical SAF at their airport, much
less loaded into their specific flights. Through Wheels Up's
program, charter customers determine the amount of SAF they wish to
support, and Wheels Up coordinates with Delta to direct customer
contributions through the Delta SAF Program.
By integrating SAF into Wheels Up's charter infrastructure,
Wheels Up and its customers have the opportunity to help increase
the demand for SAF. Such market frameworks are anticipated to play
a critical role in scaling SAF production and use in the coming
years.
To support this initiative, Wheels Up has partnered with
Chooose, a leading software platform specializing in lower-carbon
aviation solutions.
Commitment to Sustainability
With the launch of this
SAF program, Wheels Up is taking a proactive step towards helping
to reduce aviation's carbon footprint. This introduction empowers
customers to make more sustainable travel choices and contribute
towards decarbonizing aviation by supporting SAF.
Jill Greer, Wheels Up's Executive
Vice President, Investor Relations and Sustainability,
commented:
"We are delighted to launch our Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(SAF) program. As demand for ESG-conscious travel options grows,
this initiative allows our customers to take meaningful steps
toward reducing their carbon footprint, while reinforcing Wheels
Up's commitment to sustainable aviation."
Charlotte Lollar, Director of
Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Delta Air Lines, added:
"We are pleased to collaborate with Wheels Up to provide
access to Delta's SAF supply. Through this new partnership, we're
able to offer charter customers a traceable and scalable way to
contribute to reducing aviation emissions - even when traveling in
locations where SAF is not readily available. We are excited to
continue to propel the industry forward toward more sustainable
aviation solutions."
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is a leading provider of
on-demand private aviation in the U.S. with a large, diverse fleet
and a global network of safety-vetted charter operators, all
committed to safety and service. Customers access charter and
membership programs and commercial travel benefits through a
strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also provides
freight, safety, security, and managed services to a range of
clients, including individuals and government organizations. With
the Wheels Up app and website, members can easily search, book, and
fly.
For more information, visit www.wheelsup.com.
About Chooose
Chooose builds software solutions to
enable the lower carbon fuel value chain. Companies like Alaska
Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Flexport and Wheels Up use
the Chooose platform to operate and scale their SAF programs and to
advance voluntary and compliance carbon initiatives. For more
information, please visit chooose.today.
Media contact: press@wheelsup.com
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