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Wheels Up Announces Another Round of Layoffs

Company will cut more pilot jobs.

Ryan Ewing
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Key Takeaways:

  • Wheels Up is reportedly laying off additional workers, with pilots being the most significantly affected by the job cuts.
  • These layoffs follow the company's announcement of an $82.3 million net loss in the second quarter of 2025.
  • While the net loss improved by 15 percent year-over-year, Wheels Up's Q2 2025 revenue decreased by 3 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
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On-demand private operator Wheels Up is reportedly laying off more workers following an $83 million net loss in the second quarter. 

Multiple sources tell FLYING that the company is cutting more jobs, including pilots. Website Private Jet Card Comparisons also reported the workforce reduction 

Ryan Ewing

Ryan is Group President for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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