Wheels Up is reportedly laying off additional workers, particularly pilots, following an $82.3 million net loss in the second quarter of 2025.
This marks a recurring pattern, as the company previously laid off 11 percent of its pilots in 2024.
Despite the Q2 net loss and a 3 percent decrease in revenue, Wheels Up reported a 15 percent year-over-year improvement in net loss and narrowed adjusted EBITDA and EBITDAR losses.
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
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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.
