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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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________________
[Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

One]

þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021

 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 2022

OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to

____________

Commission File No. 001-39541

Number: 001-04321
WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39541

98-1557048

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

Incorporation or Organization)

(Commission File Number)

98-1617611
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)



601 West 26th26th Street,

Suite 900,

New York, New York 10001

(Address

 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including zip code)

Offices)
10001
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 257-5252

(212)257-5252

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp.

1 Kim Seng Promenade

#18-07/12Great World City

Singapore237994

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value $0.0001 per share

UP

New York Stock Exchange

Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50

UP WS

New York Stock Exchange


Indicate by check mark whether the registrantRegistrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrantRegistrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes  þ No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrantRegistrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationRegulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   Yes þ No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrantRegistrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filerFiler

þ

Smaller reporting company

þ

Emerging Growth Company

  Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrantRegistrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):.   Yes     No  þ

As of August 17, 2021, there were 245,587,6119, 2022, 244,472,138 shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, were issued and outstanding.




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EXPLANATORY NOTE

On July 13, 2021 (subsequent to the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021, the fiscal quarter to which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) relates), as contemplated by the Merger Agreement and described in the section titled “Domestication Proposal” beginning on page 145 of the final prospectus and definitive proxy statement, dated June 23, 2021 (the “proxy statement/prospectus”) and filed on June 23, 2021 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. (“Aspirational”) filed a notice of deregistration with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies, together with the necessary accompanying documents, and filed a certificate of incorporation and a certificate of corporate domestication with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, under which Aspirational was domesticated and continues as a Delaware corporation, changing its name to “Wheels Up Experience Inc.” (the “Domestication”).

As a result of and upon the effective time of the Domestication, among other things, (1) each of the then issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Aspirational (the “Aspirational Class A ordinary shares”), automatically converted, on a one-for-one basis, into a share of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Wheels Up (the “Wheels Up Class A common stock”); (2) each of the then issued and outstanding Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Aspirational (“Aspirational Class B ordinary shares”), automatically converted, on a one-for-one basis, into a share of Wheels Up Class A common stock; (3) each of the then issued and outstanding redeemable warrants of Aspirational (the “Aspirational warrants”) automatically converted into a redeemable warrant to acquire one share of Wheels Up Class A common stock (the “Wheels Up warrants”); and (4) each of the then issued and outstanding units of Aspirational that had not been previously separated into the underlying Aspirational Class A ordinary shares and underlying Aspirational warrants upon the request of the holder thereof (the “Aspirational units”), were cancelled and entitled the holder thereof to one share of Wheels Up Class A common stock and one-third of one Wheels Up warrant. No fractional shares will be issued upon exercise of the Wheels Up warrants.

Concurrently, as contemplated by the Merger Agreement and described in the section titled “BCA Proposal” beginning on page 91 of the proxy statement/prospectus, Wheels Up consummated the merger transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, whereby (i) the Blockers simultaneously merged with and into the respective Blocker Merger Subs, with the Blockers surviving each merger as wholly owned subsidiaries of Aspirational (the “First Step Blocker Mergers”), (ii) thereafter, the surviving Blockers simultaneously merged with and into Blocker Sub, with Blocker Sub surviving each merger (the “Second Step Blocker Mergers”), and (iii) thereafter, Merger Sub merged with and into WUP, with WUP surviving the merger, with Aspirational as its managing member (the “Company Merger” and collectively with the First Step Blocker Mergers and the Second Step Blocker Mergers, the “Mergers” and, together with the Domestication, the “Business Combination”).

Unless stated otherwise, this report contains information about Aspirational before the Business Combination. This Report covers a period prior to the closing of the Business Combination. As a result, references in this report to “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” refer to the registrant prior to the closing of the Business Combination, unless the context requires otherwise.

Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the information in this Report does not reflect the consummation of the Business Combination, which, as discussed above, occurred subsequent to the period covered hereunder.

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

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Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetSheets as of June 30,2021(Unaudited)30, 2022 and December 31, 20202021

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30,2021 (Unaudited)30, 2022 and 2021

3

Condensed StatementConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021(Unaudited)2022 and 2021

4

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

5

Item 2.

20

Item 3.

24

Item 4.

24

Part II. Other Information

26

PART II.

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Other Information

26

Item 1.

26

Item 1A.

Item 2.

26

Item 3.

26

Item 4.

26

Item 5.

26

Item 6. Exhibits

27

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of ContentsSection 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside of the control of Wheels Up Experience Inc. (“Wheels Up”, or “we”, “us”, or “our”), that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies of Wheels Up regarding the future including, without limitation, statements regarding: (i) the size, demands and growth potential of the markets for Wheels Up’s products and services and Wheels Up’s ability to serve those markets, (ii) the degree of market acceptance and adoption of Wheels Up’s products and services, (iii) Wheels Up’s ability to develop innovative products and services and compete with other companies engaged in the private aviation industry, (iv) Wheels Up’s ability to attract and retain customers, and (v) general economic and geopolitical conditions, including due to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, foreign currencies, consumer and business spending decisions, and general levels of economic activity. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “strive,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in the “

Risk Factors

” described under Part I, Item 1A in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report, and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and Wheels Up undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in expectations, future events or otherwise.







PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

June 30

December 31, 

2021

2020

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

    

Current assets

 

  

Cash

$

28,673

$

719,926

Prepaid expenses

216,804

 

608,945

Total Current Assets

245,477

 

1,328,871

Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account

239,843,104

 

239,795,125

TOTAL ASSETS

$

240,088,581

$

241,123,996

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

 

  

Current liability

Accrued expenses

$

3,952,132

$

1,112,155

Accrued offering costs

372,483

372,483

Promissory note – related party

250,000

Total Current Liabilities

4,574,615

1,484,638

Warrant liability

24,041,268

13,272,784

Deferred underwriting fee payable

8,391,121

 

8,391,121

Total Liabilities

37,007,004

 

23,148,543

Commitments (Note 6)

 

  

Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, 23,974,632 and 21,293,210 shares at redemption value
as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

239,843,104

 

212,975,444

Shareholders’ (Deficit) Equity

 

  

Preference shares, $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; NaN issued and outstanding

0

 

0

Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 0 and 2,681,422 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 23,974,632 and 21,293,210 shares subject to possible redemption) at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

0

 

268

Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 5,993,658 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020

599

 

599

Additional paid-in capital

0

 

6,657,917

Accumulated deficit

(36,762,126)

 

(1,658,775)

Total Shareholders’ (Deficit) Equity

(36,761,527)

 

5,000,009

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’(DEFICIT) EQUITY

$

240,088,581

$

241,123,996

(In thousands, except share data)
June 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$426,984 $784,574 
Accounts receivable, net114,024 79,403 
Other receivables12,111 8,061 
Parts and supplies inventories, net12,355 9,410 
Aircraft inventory30,464 — 
Aircraft held for sale37,375 18,101 
Prepaid expenses40,481 21,789 
Other current assets18,144 11,736 
Total current assets691,938 933,074 
Property and equipment, net389,395 317,836 
Operating lease right-of-use assets113,291 108,582 
Goodwill528,327 437,398 
Intangible assets, net154,666 146,959 
Restricted cash27,432 2,148 
Other non-current assets63,998 35,067 
Total assets$1,969,047 $1,981,064 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$61,957 $43,672 
Accrued expenses124,073 107,153 
Deferred revenue, current1,039,279 933,527 
Operating lease liabilities, current28,378 31,617 
Intangible liabilities, current2,000 2,000 
Other current liabilities16,678 17,068 
Total current liabilities1,272,365 1,135,037 
Deferred revenue, non-current1,793 1,957 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current90,801 83,461 
Warrant liability4,508 10,268 
Intangible liabilities, non-current13,083 14,083 
Other non-current liabilities3,741 30 
Total liabilities1,386,291 1,244,836 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)00
Equity:
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000,000 authorized; 246,187,546 shares issued and 244,274,300 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2022; and 245,834,569 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 202125 25 
Additional paid-in capital1,499,864 1,450,839 
Accumulated deficit(902,126)(720,713)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(8,318)— 
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,913,246 and 0 shares, respectively(6,689)— 
Total Wheels Up Experience Inc. stockholders’ equity582,756 730,151 
Non-controlling interests— 6,077 
Total equity582,756 736,228 
Total liabilities and equity$1,969,047 $1,981,064 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unauditedthese condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months

Six Months

Ended

Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

    

2021

    

2021

Operating and formation costs

$

468,522

$

4,173,371

Loss from operations

(468,522)

 

(4,173,371)

Other income (expense):

 

  

Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account

2,676

47,979

Change in fair value of warrant liability

���

(6,260,747)

 

(10,768,484)

Other expense, net

(6,258,071)

(10,720,505)

Net loss

$

(6,726,593)

$

(14,893,876)

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, Class A ordinary shares subject to redemption

23,974,632

22,620,218

Basic and diluted net income per share, Class A ordinary shares subject to redemption

$

0.00

$

0.00

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, Non-redeemable ordinary shares(1)

5,993,658

 

6,663,340

Basic and diluted net loss per share, Non-redeemable ordinary shares

$

(1.12)

$

(2.24)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Revenue$425,512 $285,580 $751,147 $547,237 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue408,898 255,188 741,656 489,695 
Technology and development14,606 8,025 25,797 15,049 
Sales and marketing33,688 17,895 56,931 33,689 
General and administrative46,973 15,786 85,877 33,955 
Depreciation and amortization16,134 13,482 30,362 27,313 
Gain on sale of aircraft held for sale(663)— (2,634)— 
Total costs and expenses519,636 310,376 937,989 599,701 
Loss from operations(94,124)(24,796)(186,842)(52,464)
Other income (expense):
Change in fair value of warrant liability2,129 — 5,760 — 
Interest income405 482 18 
Interest expense— (4,164)— (8,721)
Other expense, net(850)— (880)— 
Total other income (expense)1,684 (4,158)5,362 (8,703)
Loss before income taxes(92,440)(28,954)(181,480)(61,167)
Income tax expense(320)— (320)— 
Net loss(92,760)(28,954)(181,800)(61,167)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests— (2,798)(387)(5,602)
Net loss attributable to Wheels Up Experience Inc.$(92,760)$(26,156)$(181,413)$(55,565)
Net loss per share of Class A common stock:
Basic$(0.38)$(0.15)$(0.74)$(0.33)
Diluted$(0.38)$(0.15)$(0.74)$(0.33)
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic244,086,036 169,023,943 244,347,439 168,935,745 
Diluted244,086,036 169,023,943 244,347,439 168,935,745 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unauditedthese condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

Class A Ordinary

Class B Ordinary

Additional

Total

Shares

Shares

Paid in

Accumulated

Shareholders’

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Deficit

    

Equity (Deficit)

Balance – January 1, 2021

 

2,681,422

$

268

 

5,993,658

$

599

$

6,657,917

$

(1,658,775)

$

5,000,009

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Measurement adjustment on redeemable Ordinary shares

 

(2,681,422)

 

(268)

 

 

 

(6,657,917)

 

(20,206,799)

 

(26,864,984)

Net loss

(8,167,283)

(8,167,283)

Balance – March 31, 2021

$

5,993,658

$

599

$

$

(30,032,857)

$

(30,032,258)

Measurement adjustment on redeemable Ordinary shares

(2,676)

(2,676)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,726,593)

 

(6,726,593)

Balance – June 30, 2021

 

$

 

5,993,658

$

599

$

$

(36,762,126)

$

(36,761,527)

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited, in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Net loss$(92,760)$(28,954)$(181,800)$(61,167)
 Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(8,318)— (8,318)— 
Comprehensive loss(101,078)(28,954)(190,118)(61,167)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests— (2,798)(387)(5,602)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Wheels Up Experience Inc.$(101,078)$(26,156)$(189,731)$(55,565)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unauditedthese condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

EQUITY

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share data)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

  

Net loss

$

(14,893,876)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

Change in fair value of warrant liability

10,768,484

Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account

 

(47,979)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

  

Prepaid expenses

 

392,141

Accrued expenses

2,839,977

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(941,253)

 

  

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

  

Proceeds from promissory note – related party

 

250,000

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

250,000

 

  

Net Change in Cash

 

(691,253)

Cash – Beginning

 

719,926

Cash – Ending

$

28,673

 

  

Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

 

  

Change in value of Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption

$

26,867,660

Class A common stockTreasury stock
SharesAmountAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated
deficit
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss
SharesAmountNon-controlling interestsTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2021245,834,569 $25 $1,450,839 $(720,713)— — $— $6,077 $736,228 
Equity-based compensation— — 13,659 — — — — 8,895 22,554 
Change in non-controlling interests allocation— — 11,743 — — — — (11,743)— 
Shares withheld for employee taxes on vested equity awards— — — — — 1,682,380 (6,107)— (6,107)
Issuance of Class A common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units76,732 — — — — — — — — 
Net loss— — — (88,653)— — — (387)(89,040)
Balance as of March 31, 2022245,911,301 $25 $1,476,241 $(809,366)$— 1,682,380 $(6,107)$2,842 $663,635 
Equity-based compensation— — 12,328 — — — — 8,453 20,781 
Change in non-controlling interests allocation— — 11,295 — — — — (11,295)— 
Shares withheld for employee taxes on vested equity awards— — — — — 230,866 (582)— (582)
Issuance of Class A common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units276,245 — — — — — — — — 
Net loss— — — (92,760)— — — — (92,760)
Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — — (8,318)— — — (8,318)
Balance as of June 30, 2022246,187,546 $25 $1,499,864 $(902,126)$(8,318)1,913,246 $(6,689)$— $582,756 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unauditedthese condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

Unaudited, in thousands, except share data)

Class A common stock
SharesAmountAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated
deficit
Non-controlling interestsTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020169,717,147 $17 $798,478 $(530,693)$26,025 $293,827 
Consideration issued for business combination3,968,900 — 30,172 — — 30,172 
Equity-based compensation— — 1,160 — 254 1,414 
Change in non-controlling interests allocation— — (2,620)— 2,620 — 
Net loss— — — (29,409)(2,804)(32,213)
Balance as of March 31, 2021173,686,047 $17 $827,190 $(560,102)$26,095 $293,200 
Equity-based compensation— — 1,117 — 231 1,348 
Change in non-controlling interests allocation— — (3,106)— 3,106 — 
Net loss— — — (26,156)(2,798)(28,954)
Balance as of June 30, 2021173,686,047 $17 $825,201 $(586,258)$26,634 $265,594 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss$(181,800)$(61,167)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization30,362 27,313 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount— 618 
Equity-based compensation43,335 2,762 
Change in fair value of warrant liability(5,760)— 
Provision for expected credit losses200 498 
Gain on sale of aircraft held for sale(2,634)— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable(17,394)(1,461)
Other receivables(4,050)(2,091)
Parts and supplies inventories(2,754)(2,114)
Aircraft inventory(30,464)— 
Prepaid expenses(9,442)413 
Other current assets(520)(678)
Other non-current assets(27,496)(49)
Operating lease liabilities, net(563)(504)
Accounts payable9,345 14,158 
Accrued expenses(6,979)(7,275)
Other current liabilities(655)(508)
Other non-current liabilities(297)132 
Deferred revenue67,391 (88,958)
Net cash used in operating activities(140,175)(118,911)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment(76,464)(4,780)
Purchases of aircraft held for sale(43,774)— 
Proceeds from sale of aircraft held for sale, net27,135 — 
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(75,093)7,844 
Capitalized software development costs(12,901)(5,732)
Net cash used in investing activities(181,097)(2,668)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of shares for treasury(6,689)— 
Repayments of long-term debt— (29,250)
Payments of deferred offering costs— (1,426)
Repayment of loan to employee— 102 
Net cash used in financing activities(6,689)(30,574)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(4,345)— 
NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH(332,306)(152,153)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH BEGINNING OF PERIOD786,722 324,876 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH END OF PERIOD$454,416 $172,723 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Non-cash consideration issued for business acquisition of Mountain Aviation, LLC— $30,172 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

NOTE (Unaudited)

1. DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. (the “Company”), was a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company on July 7, 2020. The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with 1 or more businesses.

Business Combination

As previously announced, Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. (“Aspirational” and, after the Domestication as described below, “Wheels

Wheels Up Experience Inc.” or (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Wheels Up”, the “Company”, “our”, “we”, and “us”) is a leading brand in private aviation that strives to deliver a total private aviation solution.
On July 13, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, previously entered into anwe consummated the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of February 1, 2021, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as ofon May 6, 2021, (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp., a blank check company originally incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Aspirational”), Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“WUP”), KittyHawkKittyhawk Merger Sub LLC,LLC., a Delaware limited liability company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Aspirational (“Merger Sub”), Wheels Up Blocker Sub LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Aspirational (“Blocker Sub”), the Blocker Merger Subs (as defined in the Merger Agreement) and the Blockers (as defined in the Merger Agreement).

On July 13, 2021, as contemplated by In connection with the closing of the Merger Agreement, and described in the section titled “Domestication Proposal” beginning on page 145 of the final prospectus and definitive proxy statement, dated June 23, 2021 (the “proxy statement/prospectus”) and filed on June 23, 2021 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), Aspirational filed a notice of deregistration with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies, together with the necessary accompanying documents, and filed a certificate of incorporation and a certificate of corporate domestication with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, under which Aspirational was domesticated and continues as a Delaware corporation, changing its name to “Wheels Up Experience Inc.” (the “Domestication”).

As a result of and upon

On the effective time of the Domestication, among other things, (1) each of the then issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Aspirational (the “Aspirational Class A ordinary shares”), automatically converted, on a 1-for-one basis, into a share of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Wheels Up (the “Wheels Up Class A common stock”); (2) each of the then issued and outstanding Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Aspirational (“Aspirational Class B ordinary shares”), automatically converted, on a 1-for-one basis, into a share of Wheels Up Class A common stock; (3) each of the then issued and outstanding redeemable warrants of Aspirational (the “Aspirational warrants”) automatically converted into a redeemable warrant to acquire 1 share of Wheels Up Class A common stock (the “Wheels Up warrants”); and (4) each of the then issued and outstanding units of Aspirational that had not been previously separated into the underlying Aspirational Class A ordinary shares and underlying Aspirational warrants upon the request of the holder thereof (the “Aspirational units”), were cancelled and entitled the holder thereof to 1 share of Wheels Up Class A common stock and one-third of one Wheels Up warrant. NaN fractional shares will be issued upon exercise of the Wheels Up warrants.

On July 13, 2021, as contemplated by the Merger Agreement and described in the section titled “BCA Proposal” beginning on page 91 of the proxy statement/prospectus, Wheels Up consummated the merger transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, wherebyClosing Date, (i) the Blockers simultaneously merged with and into the respective Blocker Merger Subs, with the Blockers surviving each merger as wholly owned subsidiaries of AspirationalWheels Up (the “First Step Blocker Mergers”), (ii) thereafter, the surviving Blockers simultaneously merged with and into Blocker Sub, with Blocker Sub surviving each merger (the “Second Step Blocker Mergers”), and (iii) thereafter, Merger Sub merged with and into WUP, with WUP surviving the merger, with the CompanyWheels Up as its managing member (the “Company Merger” and collectively with the First Step Blocker Mergers and the Second Step Blocker Mergers, the “Mergers” and, together with the Domestication, the “Business Combination”) (See Note 3).

As a result of and upon the closing of the Mergers (the “Closing”), among other things, (i) all issued and outstanding equity interests of each Blocker (other than any such interests held in treasury or owned by such Blocker) as of immediately prior to the effective time of the First Step Blocker Mergers (the “First Step Blocker Effective Time”) were cancelled and converted into the right to receive in the aggregate (A) a number of shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock that is equal to the Exchange Ratio (as defined in the proxy statement/prospectus) multiplied by the aggregate number of WUP preferred interests held by such Blocker as of immediately prior to the First Step Blocker Effective Time and (B) any Earnout Shares (as defined below) that may be due and issuable pursuant to the

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

Merger Agreement, and (ii) each outstanding WUP common interest and preferred interest (other than any WUP common interests subject to the WUP awards discussed below and the WUP preferred interests held by Blocker Sub) immediately prior to the First Step Blocker Effective Time was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive (A) a number of shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock that is equal to the Exchange Ratio and (B) any Earnout Shares that may be due and issuable pursuant to the Merger Agreement, which, in the case of all shares described in clauses (i) and (ii), together with the shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock reserved in respect of the awards described immediately below, in the aggregate equal an aggregate merger consideration of $1,885,000,000, in addition to a number of shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock that may be issued post-Closing if WUP Options (as defined below) were to be cash exercised and due to the conversion of any WUP Profits Interests (as defined below) for shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock at a level above the intrinsic value of the profits interests immediately after Closing based on a reference price per share of Wheels Up Class A common stock of $10.00, plus any Earnout Shares.

In addition, as a result of the Closing, (i) each option to purchase WUP common interests (the “WUP Options”) that was outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Company Merger was converted into the right to receive (as adjusted, including with respect to the applicable exercise price, based on the Exchange Ratio) an option related to the shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock, (ii) each award of WUP profits interests (the “WUP Profits Interests”) granted under any WUP incentive plan or granted directly in WUP that was outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Company Merger was converted into the right to receive (as adjusted based on the Exchange Ratio and to maintain the intrinsic value of such award) an award of profits interests of Wheels Up, which, upon vesting and, for members of senior management, subject to the expiration of the Lock-Up Period (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement), are exchangeable for shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock, and (iii) each award of WUP restricted interests (the “WUP Restricted Interests”) granted under any WUP incentive plan was converted into the right to receive (as adjusted based on the Exchange Ratio) an award of restricted shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock, with substantially the same vesting and termination-related provisions as such WUP Restricted Interest.

Further, as a result of the Closing, existing WUP equityholders have the right to receive, including profits interests holders and restricted interest holders, but excluding option holders, through the issuance of Wheels Up EO Units (as defined in the Merger Agreement) that upon vesting may become exchangeable for, up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 additional shares of Wheels Up Class A common stock in 3 equal tranches which are issuable upon the achievement of share price thresholds for Wheels Up Class A common stock of $12.50, $15.00 and $17.50, respectively (such shares, the “Earnout Shares”).

Business Prior to the Business Combination

All activity through June 30, 2021, related to the Company’s formation, the initial public offering (“Initial Public Offering”), which is described below, and identifying a target company for a business combination and consummating the acquisition of Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (see Note 6).

The registration statement for the Company’s Initial Public Offering was declared effective on September 22, 2020. On September 25, 2020 the Company consummated the Initial Public Offering of 22,500,000 units (the “Units” and, with respect to the Class A ordinary shares included in the Units sold, the “Public Shares”), at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $225,000,000 which is described in Note 3.

Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company consummated the sale of 4,333,333 warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants”) at a price of $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant in a private placement to Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”), generating gross proceeds of $6,500,000, which is described in Note 4.

Following the closing of the Initial Public Offering on September 25, 2020, an amount of $225,000,000 ($10.00 per Unit) from the net proceeds of the sale of the Units in the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants was placed in a trust account (the “Trust Account”) and invested in U.S. government securities, within the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), with a maturity of 185 days or less, or in any open-ended investment company that holds itself out as a money market fund meeting certain conditions of Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act as determined by the Company, until the earlier of: (i) the completion of a Business Combination and (ii) the distribution of the funds in the Trust Account to the Company’s shareholders, as described below.

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

On September 29, 2020, the underwriters notified the Company of their intent to partially exercise their over-allotment option for settlement on October 2, 2020. As such, on October 2, 2020, the Company consummated the sale of an additional 1,474,632 Units, at $10.00 per Unit, and the sale of an additional 196,617 Private Placement Warrants, at $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant, generating total gross proceeds of $15,041,246. A total of $14,746,320 of the net proceeds was deposited into the Trust Account, bringing the aggregate proceeds held in the Trust Account on October 2, 2020 to $239,746,320 (see Note 9).

Transaction costs amounted to $13,763,667, consisting of $4,794,926 of underwriting fees, $8,391,121 of deferred underwriting fees and $577,619 of other offering costs.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial informationreporting and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 810 of Regulation S-XS-X. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, has been derived from the SEC. audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but certain notes or other information that are normally required by U.S. GAAP have been omitted if they substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in our annual audited consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wheels Up Experience Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. We consolidate Wheels Up Partners MIP LLC (“MIP LLC”) and record the profits interests held in MIP LLC that Wheels Up does not own as non-controlling interests (see Note 14). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain information orand footnote disclosuresdisclosure normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to theinstructions, rules and regulations ofprescribed by the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the informationUnited States Securities and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements includeinformation for the interim periods presented reflects all adjustments, consisting of awhich are normal and recurring, nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated statement of operations, financial position, operating results and cash flowsflows. Interim results should not be regarded as indicative of results that may be expected for any other period or the periods presented.

entire year. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with

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the Amendment No. 1 toaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual reportReport on Form 10-K/A, as filed with the SEC on May 6, 2021. The interim results10-K for the three and six monthsyear ended June 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the period ending December 31, 2021 or for any future periods.

Emerging Growth Company

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of the Company’s financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

Use of Estimates

The preparation of

Preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Cashestimates due to risks and Cash Equivalents

uncertainties, including uncertainty in the current economic environment due to the coronavirus pandemic, and any evolutions thereof (“COVID-19”). The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturitymost significant estimates include, but are not limited to, the useful lives and residual values of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents asaircraft, the fair value of June 30, 2021financial assets and December 31, 2020.

Marketable Securities Held in Trust Account

At June 30, 2021liabilities, acquired intangible assets, goodwill, contingent consideration, and December 31, 2020, substantially allother assets and liabilities, sales and use tax, the estimated life of member relationships, the determination of the allowance for credit losses, impairment assessments, the determination of the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets heldand the incremental borrowing rate for leases.

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the United States (“U.S.”) dollar, have been translated at period-end exchange rates and profit and loss accounts have been translated using weighted-average exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from currency translation have been recorded in the Trust Account were held in U.S. Treasury securities.

Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption

The Company accounts for its Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Class A ordinary shares subject to mandatory redemption are classified as a liability instrument and are measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable ordinary shares (including ordinary shares that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) are classified as temporary equity. At all other times, ordinary shares are classified as shareholders’ equity. The Company’s ordinary shares feature certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of the Company’s control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, at June 30, 2021, Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption are presented as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders’ equity section of the Company’scondensed consolidated balance sheet.

The Company recognizes changessheets and the condensed consolidated statements of other comprehensive loss as a cumulative translation adjustment.

Interim Impairment Test
During the second quarter of 2022, we determined that because of a sustained decrease in redemption value immediately as they occurthe quoted market price of our Class A common stock from the Closing Date, combined with a further decline in our operating margins, there was an indication that a triggering event occurred and adjusts the carrying value of redeemable ordinary shares to equal the redemption value at the endour long-lived assets and goodwill may not be recoverable. As a result, we performed an undiscounted cash flow analysis of each reporting period. Increases or decreases in the carrying amountour long-lived assets for potential impairment as of redeemable ordinary shares are affected by charges against additional paid in capitalJune 1, 2022, and accumulated deficit.

Warrant Liability

The Company accounts for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on the analysis, it was determined that there was no impairment to our long-lived assets. In addition, we performed an interim quantitative impairment assessment of goodwill on June 1, 2022, using a discounted cash flow approach, which did not result in impairment to goodwill.

Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance inprior years condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting standards update (“ASU”) 2021-08, Business Combinations: Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 480, Distinguishingfor Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”)Contracts with Customers (ASC 805). This standard simplifies the measurement and ASC 815, Derivativesrecognition of contract assets and Hedging (“ASC 815”contract liabilities from contracts with customers acquired in a business combination. This guidance will generally result in the recognition of contract assets and contract liabilities consistent with those reported by the acquiree immediately before the acquisition date. We adopted ASU 2021-08 on January 1, 2022. This adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

3.BUSINESS COMBINATION
The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, where Aspirational was treated as the acquired company for financial reporting purposes. This accounting treatment is the equivalent of Wheels Up issuing stock for the net assets of Aspirational, accompanied by a recapitalization whereby no goodwill or other intangible assets are recorded. Accordingly, WUP is deemed the accounting predecessor of the combined business, and Wheels Up, as the parent company of the combined business, is the successor SEC registrant, meaning that all
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historical financial information presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements prior to the closing of the Business Combination represents the accounts of WUP.
Upon closing of the Business Combination, all outstanding WUP common interests and WUP preferred interests (including WUP restricted interests), as well as shares underlying WUP options, were converted into 190.0 million shares of Class A common stock and rolled over into the combined business. In addition, there were 29.0 million outstanding WUP profits interests recapitalized in connection with the Business Combination that can be exchanged on a value-for-value basis for Class A common stock subject to vesting.
Upon closing of the Business Combination, Aspirational and Aspirational’s public shareholders held 6.0 million and 10.6 million shares, respectively, of Class A common stock.
All references to numbers of common shares and per common share data prior to the Business Combination in these condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been retroactively adjusted to account for the effect of the reverse recapitalization. The reported share and per share amounts, have been converted by applying the exchange ratio established in the Merger Agreement of 0.4604, which was based on the Wheels Up implied price per share prior to the Business Combination (the “Exchange Ratio”). On the Closing Date, we received approximately $656.3 million in gross proceeds. In connection with the Business Combination, we incurred $70.4 million of transaction costs, consisting of advisory, legal, share registration and other professional fees, which are recorded within additional paid-in capital as a reduction of proceeds.
PIPE Investment
In connection with the Business Combination, Aspirational entered into subscription agreements with certain investors (the “PIPE Investors”), whereby Aspirational issued 55,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $10.00 per share (the “PIPE Shares”) for an aggregate purchase price of $550 million (the “PIPE Investment”), which closed simultaneously with the consummation of the Business Combination. On the Closing Date, the PIPE Shares were automatically converted into shares of Class A common stock on a 1-for-one basis.
Earnout Shares
Further, as part of the Business Combination, existing holders of WUP equity, including holders of profits interests and restricted interests, but excluding holders of stock options, have the right to receive up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 additional shares of Class A common stock in 3 equal tranches, which are issuable upon the achievement of Class A common stock share price thresholds of $12.50, $15.00, and $17.50 for any 20 trading days within a period of 30 consecutive trading days within five years of the Closing Date, respectively (the “Earnout Shares”).
Public Warrants and Private Warrants
The assessment considers whetherwarrants assumed in the Business Combination include (i) 7,991,544 redeemable warrants sold by Aspirational as part of its initial public offering (the “Public Warrants”) of 23,974,362 units, consisting of 1 share of Class A common stock and one-third of one warrant exercisable for Class A common stock and (ii) 4,529,950 warrants privately sold by Aspirational at a price of $1.50 per warrant (the “Private Warrants”) to Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”) simultaneously with the closing of the Aspirational initial public offering exercisable for Class A common stock.

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4.     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
June 30,
2022
December 31, 2021
Aircraft$557,525 $482,848 
Software development costs49,520 35,818 
Leasehold improvements9,023 12,584 
Computer equipment2,441 2,147 
Buildings and improvements1,425 1,424 
Furniture and fixtures2,767 1,960 
Tooling3,507 3,129 
Vehicles1,514 1,142 
627,722 541,052 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(238,327)(223,216)
Total$389,395 $317,836 
Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment was $10.1 million and $19.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $8.6 million and $17.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Capitalized costs related to the internal development of software was $7.4 million and $12.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $3.1 million and $5.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Amortization expense related to software development costs, included as part of depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment, was $3.1 million and $5.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $1.5 million and $3.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.

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5.     REVENUE
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table disaggregates revenue by service type and the timing of when these services are freestanding financial instruments pursuantprovided to ASC 480, meet the definitionmember or customer (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Services transferred at a point in time:
Flights, net of discounts and incentives$284,071 $212,660 $520,434 $403,134 
Aircraft management58,307 47,594 116,356 96,017 
Other55,789 5,450 62,967 9,739 
Services transferred over time:
Memberships24,020 16,188 44,667 31,162 
Aircraft management2,411 2,361 4,868 4,818 
Other914 1,327 1,855 2,367 
Total$425,512 $285,580 $751,147 $547,237 
Revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is presented net of discounts and incentives of $3.5 million and $6.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $4.3 million and $7.5 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
Contract Balances
Receivables from member and customer contracts are included within accounts receivable, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, gross receivables from members and customers were $106.3 million and $71.8 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, undeposited funds, included within accounts receivable, net, were $12.5 million and $13.5 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the allowance for expected credit losses was $4.8 million and $5.9 million, respectively.
Deferred revenue consists of the following (in thousands):
 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Flights - Prepaid Blocks and jet cards$989,019 $876,750 
Memberships - annual dues42,886 47,069 
Memberships - initiation fees3,785 4,072 
Flights - credits5,190 6,633 
Other192 960 
Deferred revenue - total1,041,072 935,484 
Less: Deferred revenue - current(1,039,279)(933,527)
Deferred revenue - non-current$1,793 $1,957 
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Changes in deferred revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
Deferred revenue - beginning balance$935,484 
Amounts deferred during the period702,882 
Revenue recognized from amounts included in the deferred revenue beginning balance(378,699)
Revenue from current period sales(218,595)
Deferred revenue - ending balance$1,041,072 
Revenue expected to be recognized in future periods for performance obligations that are unsatisfied, or partially unsatisfied, as of June 30, 2022 approximates $338.0 million for the remaining two quarters of 2022 and $452.1 million, $125.7 million and $125.3 million for 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Costs to Obtain a liability pursuantContract
Capitalized costs related to ASC 480,sales commissions and whetherreferral fees were $5.0 million and $9.3 million for the warrants meetthree and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $2.3 million and $4.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, capitalized sales commissions and referral fees of $10.2 million and $8.6 million, respectively, are in other current assets and $1.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively, are in other non-current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Amortization expense related to capitalized sales commissions and referral fees included in sales and marketing expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $4.2 million and $7.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $1.9 million and $3.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
6.    ACQUISITIONS
Alante Air Charter, LLC Acquisition
On February 3, 2022, we acquired all of the requirementsoutstanding equity of Alante Air Charter, LLC (“Alante Air”) for equity classification under ASC 815, including whethera total purchase price of $15.5 million in cash. Alante Air added 12 Light jets to our controlled fleet and expands our presence in the warrants are indexedWestern U.S. Acquisition-related costs for Alante Air of $0.5 million were included in general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The acquisition of Alante Air was determined to be a business combination.
We have allocated the purchase price for Alante Air to its individual assets and liabilities assumed. While the purchase price allocation is substantially complete, it is still preliminary and subject to change. As of the date of acquisition, the total preliminary purchase price allocated to the Company’s own ordinary shares, amongAlante Air assets acquired and liabilities assumed according to their estimated fair values were as follows (in thousands):
Current assets$4,452 
Goodwill13,069 
Other assets22,048 
Total assets acquired39,569 
Total liabilities assumed(24,101)
Net assets acquired$15,468 
Current assets of Alante Air included $3.0 million of cash and $1.4 million of accounts receivable, including $15 thousand owed from Wheels Up that was eliminated in consolidation upon acquisition.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the acquired net tangible assets. The allocated value of goodwill primarily relates to anticipated synergies and economies of scale by combining the use
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of Alante Air’s aircraft and existing business processes with our other conditionsacquisitions. The acquired goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.
The results of Alante Air were included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations from the date of acquisition. Revenue for Alante Air was $2.6 million, net of intercompany eliminations, and loss from operations was $13.7 million from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2022.
Air Partner plc Acquisition
On April 1, 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding equity classification. This assessment, which requiresof Air Partner plc (“Air Partner”) for a total purchase price of $108.2 million in cash. Air Partner is a United Kingdom-based international aviation services group that provides us with operations in 18 locations across 4 continents. Acquisition-related costs for Air Partner of $2.9 million were included in general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The acquisition of Air Partner was determined to be a business combination.
As of the date of acquisition, the total preliminary purchase price allocated to the Air Partner assets acquired and liabilities assumed according to their estimated fair values were as follows (in thousands):
Current assets$51,723 
Property and equipment, net2,012 
Operating lease right-of-use assets2,960 
Goodwill83,399 
Intangible assets20,919 
Restricted cash27,507 
Other assets1,536 
Total assets acquired190,056 
Total liabilities assumed(81,865)
Net assets acquired$108,191 
Current assets of Air Partner included $18.0 million of cash and $17.4 million of accounts receivable.
The above initial fair value estimates of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are provisional. We are still evaluating the fair value of intangible assets, and income taxes, in addition to ensuring all other assets, liabilities and contingencies have been identified and recorded. We have estimated the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on information currently available and will continue to adjust those estimates as additional information pertaining to events or circumstances present at the acquisition date becomes available during the measurement period.
The allocated value of goodwill primarily relates to anticipated synergies and economies of scale by combining the use of professional judgment,Air Partner’s existing business processes with our platform to expand on an international basis. The acquired goodwill is conducted atnot deductible for tax purposes.
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The amounts allocated to acquired intangible assets and their associated weighted-average amortization periods, which were determined based on the timeperiod the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to our cash flows, consist of warrant issuancethe following:
Amount
(In thousands)
Weighted-Average Amortization Period
(Years)
Customer relationships$16,521 5.7
Backlog1,457 1.5
Trade name1,930 1.9
Developed technology1,011 5.8
Total acquired intangible assets$20,919 5.1
The intangible asset fair value measurements are primarily based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market which represent a Level 3 measurement (see Note 9). The valuation method used for the Air Partner intangible assets was the income approach.
The results of Air Partner were included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations from the date of acquisition. Revenue for Air Partner was $34.8 million, net of intercompany eliminations, and income from operations was $4.9 million from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2022.
Unaudited Pro Forma Summary of Operations
The accompanying unaudited pro forma summary represents the consolidated results of operations as if the 2021 acquisition of Mountain Aviation, LLC had been completed as of each subsequent quarterly period end date whileJanuary 1, 2021 and the warrants2022 acquisitions of Alante Air and Air Partner had been completed as of January 1, 2021. The unaudited pro forma financial results for 2022 reflect the results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, as well as the effects of pro forma adjustments for the transactions in 2022. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes the accounting effects of the acquisitions, including adjustments to the amortization of intangible assets and professional fees associated with the transactions. The pro forma results were based on estimates and assumptions, which we believe are outstanding.

reasonable but remain subject to adjustment. The unaudited pro forma summary does not necessarily reflect the actual results that would have been achieved had the companies been combined during the periods presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of future consolidated results (in thousands, except per share data).

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Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Net revenue$425,512 $316,908 $788,966 $605,114 
Net loss$(91,443)$(27,450)$(179,132)$(61,477)
Net loss attributable to Wheels Up Experience Inc.$(91,443)$(24,798)$(178,756)$(55,846)
Net loss per share$(0.37)$(0.15)$(0.73)$(0.33)

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The change in the carrying value of Contents

WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNEgoodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was as follows (in thousands):

Balance as of December 31, 2021$437,398 
Acquisition of Alante Air13,069 
Acquisition of Air Partner83,399 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(5,539)
Balance as of June 30, 2022$528,327 
Intangible Assets
The gross carrying value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value of intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2022
Gross Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet Carrying
Value
Status$80,000 $19,644 $60,356 
Customer relationships89,880 19,081 70,799 
Non-competition agreement210 210 — 
Trade name16,015 6,761 9,254 
Developed technology20,480 7,831 12,649 
Leasehold interest - favorable600 69 531 
Backlog1,348 271 1,077 
Total$208,533 $53,867 $154,666 
December 31, 2021
Gross Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet Carrying
Value
Status$80,000 $15,644 $64,356 
Customer relationships74,600 14,443 60,157 
Non-competition agreement210 209 
Trade name14,230 5,493 8,737 
Developed technology19,545 6,380 13,165 
Leasehold interest - favorable600 57 543 
Total$189,185 $42,226 $146,959 
Amortization expense of intangible assets was $6.5 million and $11.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $5.3 million and $10.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,

(Unaudited)

respectively.

For issued or modified warrants that meet all

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Intangible Liabilities
The gross carrying value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value of intangible liabilities consisted of the criteriafollowing (in thousands):
June 30, 2022
Gross Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet Carrying
Value
Intangible liabilities$20,000 $4,917 $15,083 
December 31, 2021
Gross Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet Carrying
Value
Intangible liabilities$20,000 $3,917 $16,083 
Amortization of intangible liabilities, which reduces amortization expense was $0.5 million and $1.0 million for equity classification, the warrantsthree and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Future amortization expense of intangible assets and intangible liabilities held as of June 30, 2022, are as follows (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,Intangible AssetsIntangible Liabilities
2022$12,832 $1,000 
202323,608 2,000 
202422,910 2,000 
202522,497 2,000 
202621,638 2,000 
Thereafter51,181 6,083 
Total$154,666 $15,083 

8.    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Cash Equivalents
As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, cash equivalents on the condensed consolidated balance sheets were $330.8 million and $408.1 million, respectively, and generally consisted of investments in money market funds, U.S. treasury bills and time deposits.
Interest income from cash equivalents of $0.4 million and $0.5 million were recorded in interest income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $6 thousand and $18 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Restricted Cash
As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, restricted cash on the condensed consolidated balance sheets represents amounts held by financial institutions to establish a standby letter of credit required by the lessor of certain corporate office space. In addition, as of June 30, 2022, restricted cash also included $25.3 million related to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance. For issued or modified warrants thatcash received from customers for Air Partner jet cards. Air Partner jet cards do not meet allhave an expiration date and are refundable upon demand by the criteria for equity classification,customer. As such, we are contractually and legally restricted from using Air Partner jet card deposits.
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A reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash from the warrants are requiredcondensed consolidated balance sheets to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows was as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2022June 30, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents$426,984 $160,646 
Restricted cash27,432 12,077 
Total$454,416 $172,723 

9.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, an exit price, in an orderly transaction between unaffiliated willing market participants on the measurement date under current market conditions. Assets and liabilities recorded at their initialfair value are measured and classified in accordance with a three-tier fair value hierarchy based on the observability of the inputs available and activity in the markets used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Level 1 -Quoted prices, unadjusted, in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date.
Level 2 -Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 -Unobservable inputs developed using our own estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Financial instruments that are measured at fair value on the date of issuance,a recurring basis and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changestheir corresponding placement in the estimatedfair value hierarchy consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Fair Value
Assets:
Cash equivalents$330,782 $— $— $330,782 
Liabilities:
Warrant liability - Public Warrants2,877 — — 2,877 
Warrant liability - Private Warrants— 1,631 — 1,631 
Total liabilities$2,877 $1,631 $— $4,508 
December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Fair Value
Assets:
Cash equivalents$408,082 $— $— $408,082 
Liabilities:
Warrant liability - Public Warrants6,553 — — 6,553 
Warrant liability - Private Warrants— 3,715 — 3,715 
Total liabilities$6,553 $3,715 $— $10,268 
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The carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value and is classified within Level 1, because we determined the fair value through quoted market prices.
The warrants were accounted for as a liability in accordance with ASC 815-40 (see Note 18). The warrant liability was measured at fair value upon assumption and on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we valued the warrants by applying the valuation technique of a Monte Carlo simulation model to reflect the redemption conditions. We used Level 1 inputs for the Public Warrants and Level 2 inputs for the Private Warrants. The Private Warrants are substantially similar to the Public Warrants, but not directly traded or quoted on an active trading market.
The following table presents the changes in the fair value of the warrantswarrant liability (in thousands):
Public WarrantsPrivate WarrantsTotal
Warrant Liability
Fair value as of December 31, 2021$6,553 $3,715 $10,268 
Change in fair value of warrant liability(3,676)(2,084)(5,760)
Fair value as of June 30, 2022$2,877 $1,631 $4,508 

10.    LONG-TERM DEBT
On July 21, 2021, in connection with proceeds received from the Business Combination, we repaid substantially all of the outstanding principal of our long-term debt, together with all accrued and unpaid interest in the amount of $175.5 million.
Amortization expense for debt discounts and deferred financing costs was $0 for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and $0.3 million and $0.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, which was recorded in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Debt Covenants
Our credit facilities contained certain restrictive covenants. We satisfied these covenants for all periods presented during which we were subject to such covenants.

11.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
We are recognizedparty to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. While we do not expect that the ultimate resolution of any of these pending actions will have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. As such, there can be no assurance that any pending legal action, which we believe to be immaterial as of June 30, 2022, does not become material in the future.
Sales and Use Tax Liability
We regularly provide services to members in various states within the continental U.S., which may create sales and use tax nexus via temporary presence, potentially requiring the payment of these taxes. We determined that there is uncertainty as to what constitutes nexus in respective states for a non-cash gain or lossstate to levy taxes, fees and surcharges relating to our activity. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we estimate the potential exposure to such tax liability to be $9.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively, the expense for which is included in accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and cost of revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as of and for the applicable periods presented.
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12.    LEASES
Leases primarily pertain to certain controlled aircraft, corporate headquarters, and operational facilities, including aircraft hangars, which are primarily accounted for as operating leases. We sublease the corporate headquarters and aircraft hangar at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport from Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”).
We have certain variable lease agreements with aircraft owners that contain payment terms based on an hourly lease rate multiplied by the number of flight hours during a month. Variable lease payments were $4.6 million and $9.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $4.3 million and $8.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
The components of net lease cost were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Operating lease costs$9,723 $9,703 $18,825 $17,257 
Short-term lease costs9,221 5,760 14,514 12,808 
Total lease costs$18,944 $15,463 $33,339 $30,065 
Costs related to leased aircraft and operational facilities were $15.8 million and $28.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $13.7 million and $26.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, and are included in cost of revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Costs related to leased corporate headquarters and other office space including expenses for non-lease components were $3.1 million and $5.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $1.6 million and $3.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, and are included in general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases were as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows paid for operating leases$18,962 $17,711 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$42,087 $64,518 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases are as follows:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
Operating leases6.06.4
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases9.1 %9.5 %
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Maturities of lease liabilities, as of June 30, 2022, were as follows (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,Operating Leases
2022$19,301 
202336,663 
202431,271 
202518,041 
202611,249 
Thereafter42,484 
Total lease payments159,009 
Less: Imputed interest(39,830)
Total lease obligations$119,179 
13.    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
Pursuant to the Wheels Up Experience Inc. certificate of incorporation, we are authorized to issue 2,500,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share, and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to 1 vote per share.
As of June 30, 2022, we have the following 9 equity-based compensation plans that were approved by the board of directors of WUP prior to the Business Combination: Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Equity Incentive Plan (“MIP Plan”); Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Equity Incentive Plan II (“MIP Plan II”); Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Equity Incentive Plan III (“MIP Plan III”); Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Equity Incentive Plan IV (“MIP Plan IV”); Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Equity Incentive Plan V (“MIP Plan V”); Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Equity Incentive Plan VI (“MIP Plan VI”); Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Equity Incentive Plan VII (“MIP Plan VII”); and Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Equity Incentive Plan VIII (“MIP Plan VIII”); which collectively constitute the management incentive plan and the Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC Option Plan, which is the WUP stock option plan. As of June 30, 2022, no new grants can be made under the WUP management incentive plan or the WUP stock option plan.
In connection with the Business Combination, the board of directors (the “Board”) and stockholders of Wheels Up adopted the Wheels Up Experience Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2021 LTIP”), for employees, consultants and other qualified persons.
On June 30, 2022, the Board adopted the Wheels Up Experience Inc. 2022 Inducement Grant Plan (the “2022 Inducement Plan”) to be used for a one-time employment inducement grant for our new Chief Financial Officer, Todd Smith, pursuant to New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.08. The maximum number of awards that could be granted under the 2022 Inducement Plan were 2,051,282 shares of Class A common stock, which were all granted in the form of RSUs to Mr. Smith on July 1, 2022 (see Note 9)19).

Offering Costs

Offering costs consist The RSUs granted under the 2022 Inducement Plan are subject to time-based vesting and will vest ratably on December 30, 2022, December 30, 2023 and December 30, 2024, respectively, in each case subject to Mr. Smith’s continued employment with Wheels Up through the vesting date.

WUP Management Incentive Plan
WUP Profits Interests
As of legal, accounting, underwriting feesJune 30, 2022, an aggregate of 31.3 million profits interests have been authorized and issued under the WUP management incentive plan.
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The following table summarizes the profits interests activity under the WUP management incentive plan as of June 30, 2022:
 Number of WUP
Profits Interests
Weighted-Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 (in thousands)
Outstanding WUP profits interests as of January 1, 202228,819 $0.42 
Granted— — 
Exchanged— — 
Expired/forfeited(6)0.24 
Outstanding WUP profits interests as of June 30, 202228,813 $0.42 
The weighted-average remaining contractual term as of June 30, 2022, for WUP profits interests outstanding was approximately 9.0 years.
The following table summarizes the status of non-vested WUP profits interests as of June 30, 2022:
 Number of WUP
Profits Interests
Weighted-Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 (in thousands)
Non-vested WUP profits interests as of January 1, 20224,733 $0.35 
Granted— — 
Vested(2,362)0.34 
Forfeited(6)0.24 
Non-vested WUP profits interests as of June 30, 20222,365 $0.37 
The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested WUP profits interests was $0.5 million as of June 30, 2022 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.7 years. The total fair value for WUP profits interests that vested was approximated $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
WUP Restricted Interests
As of June 30, 2022, under MIP Plan VII, 4.7 million WUP restricted interests have been authorized and issued to certain current and former Wheels Up employees.
The following table summarizes the restricted interests activity under the WUP management incentive plan as of June 30, 2022:
Number of WUP Restricted InterestsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
(in thousands)
Non-vested WUP restricted interests as of January 1, 20224,662 $3.98 
Granted— — 
Vested(3,899)4.00 
Forfeited— — 
Non-vested WUP restricted interests as of June 30, 2022763 $3.91 
The weighted-average remaining contractual term as of June 30, 2022, for WUP restricted interests outstanding was approximately 7.5 years.
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The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested WUP restricted interests was $0.1 million as of June 30, 2022 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.2 years. WUP restricted interests are time and performance-based awards that vest with a change in control or initial public offering. As a result, we started recording compensation cost for WUP restricted interests on the Closing Date. The total fair value for WUP restricted interests that vested was approximated $15.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
The WUP restricted interests granted vest when both of the following conditions exist: (i) ratably over a four-year service period and (ii) upon the first to occur of (A) a change of control and (B) the later to occur of (1) six months after an initial public offering and (2) 30 days after the expiration of any applicable lock-up period in connection with an initial public offering. The WUP restricted interests lock-up period expired on February 8, 2022. As of such date, the holders of WUP restricted interests met the vesting conditions for the portion of their awards that did not require further service.
WUP Stock Option Plan
As of June 30, 2022, the number of WUP stock options authorized and issued in aggregate under the WUP stock option plan was 17.5 million. Each outstanding stock option is exercisable for 1 share of Class A common stock.
The following table summarizes the activity under the WUP stock option plan as of June 30, 2022:
Number of WUP
Stock Options
Weighted-
Average Exercise
Price
Weighted-Average Grant
Date Fair Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding WUP stock options as of January 1, 202215,713 $7.52 $1.19 
Granted— — — 
Exercised— — — 
Forfeited(691)7.55 1.12 
Expired— — — 
Outstanding WUP stock options as of June 30, 202215,022 $7.52 $1.19 
Exercisable WUP stock options as of June 30, 202212,289 $7.42 $1.07 
The aggregate intrinsic value as of June 30, 2022, for WUP stock options that were outstanding and exercisable was $0.
The weighted-average remaining contractual term as of June 30, 2022, for WUP stock options that were outstanding and exercisable was approximately 7.3 years and 7.2 years, respectively.
The following table summarizes the status of non-vested WUP stock options as of June 30, 2022:
 Number of WUP Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 (in thousands)
Non-vested WUP stock options as of January 1, 20223,971 $1.63 
Granted— — 
Vested(990)1.34 
Expired— — 
Forfeited(248)1.64 
Non-vested WUP stock options as of June 30, 20222,733 $1.73 
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The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested WUP stock options was $2.8 million as of June 30, 2022 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years. The total fair value for WUP stock options that vested was approximated $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
2021 LTIP
As of June 30, 2022, an aggregate of 27.3 million shares were authorized for issuance under the 2021 LTIP.
Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)
The following table summarizes the activity under the 2021 LTIP related to RSUs as of June 30, 2022:
Number of RSUsWeighted-Average Grant
Date Fair Value
(in thousands)
Non-vested RSUs as of January 1, 20228,411 $7.32 
Granted(1)
13,637 3.38 
Vested(512)6.35 
Forfeited(1,923)6.23 
Non-vested RSUs as of June 30, 202219,613 $4.42 
(1) Includes 1,600 RSUs granted to our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). See “—2022 CEO Awards” for additional details regarding this grant.
The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs was $76.8 million as of June 30, 2022 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years. The total fair value for RSUs that vested was approximated $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (“PSUs”)
Under the terms of the non-vested PSUs granted to certain employees, upon the achievement of certain pre-determined performance objectives, subject to the participant’s continued service (except as described under “—2022 CEO Awards”), each PSU may settle into shares of our Class A common stock. The PSUs will vest, if at all, upon the actual achievement of the related performance objective, subject to specified change of control exceptions.
The following table summarizes the activity under the 2021 LTIP related to PSUs as of June 30, 2022:
Number of PSUsWeighted-Average Grant
Date Fair Value
(in thousands)
Non-vested PSUs as of January 1, 2022— $— 
Granted(1)
1,149 2.13 
Vested— — 
Forfeited— — 
Non-vested PSUs as of June 30, 2022(2)
1,149 $2.13 
(1) Includes 380 PSUs granted to our CEO. See “—2022 CEO Awards” for additional details regarding this grant.
(2) Approximately 769 of the PSUs reflected in this table may settle into shares of our Class A common stock equal to 80-120% of the PSUs based on the level of performance.
Equity-based compensation expense associated with PSUs is based on the fair value of our Class A common stock on the grant date, which equals the closing price of our Class A common stock on the grant date. We recognize compensation expense over the vesting period of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest when the achievement of the related performance objectives becomes probable. The total grant date fair value of unvested PSUs as of June 30, 2022 was $1.9 million. As of June 30, 2022, the achievement of the related performance
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objective was not probable of being achieved and, accordingly, no compensation cost for the PSUs has been recognized.
2022 CEO Awards
On June 8, 2022, the Board approved certain grants under the 2021 LTIP to our CEO consisting of 1,600,000 RSUs that contain a service-based vesting condition (the “CEO Service-Based RSUs”), 380,000 PSUs that contain performance-based vesting conditions (the “CEO PSUs”) and 1,615,000 RSUs that contain market-based vesting conditions (the “CEO Market-Based RSUs”, together with the CEO Service-Based RSUs and CEO PSUs, the “2022 CEO Awards”). All of the 2022 CEO Awards require continued employment through the vesting date, subject to specified change in control and service termination exceptions. The CEO Service-Based RSUs vest annually over a three-year period from the grant date. The CEO Service-Based RSUs are included in the table under “—Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)” above as of June 30, 2022.
The CEO PSUs will vest, if at all, with the achievement of certain separate performance conditions based on the achievement of pre-determined annual revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization thresholds. Any CEO PSUs that have not vested prior to the date the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2026 are finalized will be forfeited. The CEO PSUs are included in the table under “—Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (“PSUs”)” above as of June 30, 2022.
The CEO Market-Based RSUs will vest, if at all, with the achievement of certain separate market-based vesting conditions based on the closing Class A common stock price over any 30 consecutive trading day-period that occurs prior to December 31, 2026. The CEO Market-Based RSUs are in addition to those described in the tables above under “—Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)” and “—Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (“PSUs”)”.
As of June 30, 2022, none of the CEO PSUs had vested and 133,333 CEO PSUs had a performance-based vesting condition deemed probable of being achieved. The total unrecognized compensation cost related to such CEO PSUs with a probable performance-based vesting condition was $0.3 million as of June 30, 2022 and is expected to be recognized over 0.6 years.
The grant-date fair value of the CEO Market-Based RSUs, using a Monte Carlo simulation model, was $0.3 million. The derived service period for such CEO Market-Based RSUs began on June 8, 2022 and is a weighted-average period of 3.8 years.
Based on the Class A common stock trading price the market conditions for the CEO Market-Based RSUs were not met, and no shares vested as of June 30, 2022. The total unrecognized compensation cost related to such CEO Market-Based RSUs was $0.3 million as of June 30, 2022 and is expected to be recognized over 3.8 years.
Wheels Up Stock Options
The following table summarizes the activity under the 2021 LTIP related to Wheels Up stock options as of June 30, 2022:
Number of Wheels Up
Stock Options
Weighted-
Average Exercise
Price
Weighted-Average Grant
Date Fair Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding Wheels Up stock options as of January 1, 2022921 $10.00 $4.75 
Granted— — — 
Exercised— — — 
Forfeited— — — 
Expired— — — 
Outstanding Wheels Up stock options as of June 30, 2022921 $10.00 $4.75 
Exercisable Wheels Up stock options as of June 30, 2022307 $10.00 $4.75 
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The aggregate intrinsic value as of June 30, 2022, for Wheels Up stock options that were outstanding and exercisable was $0.
The weighted-average remaining contractual term as of June 30, 2022, for Wheels Up stock options that were outstanding and exercisable was approximately 9.0 years and 9.0 years, respectively.
The following table summarizes the status of non-vested Wheels Up stock options as of June 30, 2022:
 Number of Wheels Up Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 (in thousands)
Non-vested Wheels Up stock options as of January 1, 2022768 $4.75 
Granted— — 
Vested(154)4.75 
Expired— — 
Forfeited— — 
Non-vested Wheels Up stock options as of June 30, 2022614 $4.75 
The total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested Wheels Up stock options was $2.7 million as of June 30, 2022 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The total fair value of Wheels Up stock options that vested was approximated $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Equity-Based Compensation Expense
Compensation expense for WUP profits interests recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $0.2 million and $0.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Compensation expense for WUP restricted interests recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0 for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
Compensation expense for WUP stock options and Wheels Up stock options recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $1.1 million and $4.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $1.1 million and $2.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Compensation expense for RSUs recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $9.7 million and $18.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
The following table summarizes equity-based compensation expense recognized by condensed consolidated statement of operations line item (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Cost of revenue$3,307 $49 $7,739 $100 
Technology and development655 93 1,296 187 
Sales and marketing2,857 216 5,558 452 
General and administrative13,962 990 28,742 2,023 
Total equity-based compensation expense$20,781 $1,348 $43,335 $2,762 
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Earnout Shares
The 9,000,000 Earnout Shares vest with the achievement of separate market conditions. One-third of the Earnout Shares will meet the market condition when the closing Class A common stock price is greater than or equal to $12.50 for any 20 trading days within a period of 30 consecutive trading days within five years of the Closing Date. An additional one-third will vest when the Class A common stock is greater than or equal to $15.00 over the same measurement period. The final one-third will vest when the Class A common stock is greater than or equal to $17.50 over the same measurement period.
Earnout Shares that are attributable to WUP profits interests and restricted interests require continued employment as of the date on which each of the Earnout Share market conditions are met. As of June 30, 2022 forfeitures of Earnout Shares were not material.
The grant-date fair value of the Earnout Shares attributable to the holders of WUP profits interests and restricted interests, using a Monte Carlo simulation model, was $57.9 million. The derived service period began on the Closing Date and is a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
Based on the Class A common stock trading price, the market conditions were not met, and no Earnout Shares vested as of June 30, 2022. Compensation expense for Earnout Shares recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $9.6 million and $19.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0 for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The total unrecognized compensation cost related to Earnout Shares was $20.8 million as of June 30, 2022 and is expected to be recognized over 0.8 years.
Treasury Stock
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, 230,866 and 1,913,246 shares, with a market value of $0.6 million and $6.7 million, or $2.52 and $3.59 per share, were withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of either restricted stock or RSUs and were added to treasury stock on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2022.

14.    NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
MIP LLC is a single purpose entity formed for the purpose of administering and effectuating the award of WUP profits interests to employees, consultants and other qualified persons. Wheels Up is the sole managing member of MIP LLC and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of MIP LLC. We record non-controlling interests representing the ownership interest in MIP LLC held by other members of MIP LLC. In connection with the Business Combination, the Seventh Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of WUP was adopted, allowing members of MIP LLC, subject to certain restrictions, to exchange their vested WUP profits interests for cash or a corresponding number of shares of Class A common stock, at the option of Wheels Up, based on the value of such WUP profits interests relative to their applicable participation threshold.
The decision of whether to exchange WUP profits interests for cash or Class A common stock is made solely at the discretion of Wheels Up. Accordingly, the WUP profits interests held by MIP LLC are treated as permanent equity and changes in the ownership interest of MIP LLC are accounted for as equity transactions. Future exchanges of WUP profits interests, if settled in Class A common stock at the discretion of Wheels Up, will reduce the amount recorded as non-controlling interests and increase additional paid-in-capital on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The calculation of non-controlling interests was as follows:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Number of WUP common units held by Wheels Up(1)
244,274,300 100.0 %245,834,569 99.2 %
Number of vested WUP profits interests attributable to non-controlling interests(2)
— %— %2,045,995 0.8 %
Total WUP common units and vested WUP profits interests outstanding244,274,300 100.0 %247,880,564 100.0 %
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(1) WUP common units represent an equivalent ownership of Class A common stock outstanding.
(2) Based on the closing price of Class A common stock on the last trading day of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, there would be 0 WUP common units issuable upon conversion of vested and unvested WUP profits interests outstanding as of June 30, 2022.
Weighted-average ownership percentages are used to allocate net loss to Wheels Up and the non-controlling interest holders. The non-controlling interests weighted-average ownership percentage was 0% and 0.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and 9.7% and 9.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
15.    RELATED PARTIES
We engage in transactions with certain stockholders who are also members, ambassadors or customers. Such transactions primarily relate to their membership in the Wheels Up program, flights and flight-related services.
We incurred net expenses incurred throughof $0 and $0.3 million for the Initial Public Offering that are directlythree and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $1.0 million and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, from transactions related to a commercial cooperation agreement with our stockholder Delta. We have also recorded $4.2 million and $5.3 million in accrued expenses on the Initial Public Offering. Offering costs amountingcondensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, for transactions associated with the commercial cooperation agreement. In addition, we provided $0.5 million and $1.4 million of flights to $12,441,638certain persons currently and previously affiliated with Delta at a discount to our retail pricing for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.5 million and $1.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Delta provided Wheels Up Private Jets pilots airfare for business travel at no cost for all periods presented.
We incurred expenses of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, for an aircraft leased from an employee. We recognized revenue of $1.2 million and $2.6 million for flights and other services, including aircraft management, provided to Board members for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. We incurred expenses of $0 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, and $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, for an immediate family member of a Wheels Up executive and a member of the Board who was a full-time employee. We incurred marketing expenses of $0 and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $0 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, with a company where a member of the Board is an executive.

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16.    NET LOSS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except share data):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Wheels Up Experience Inc. - basic and diluted$(92,760)$(26,156)$(181,413)$(55,565)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic and diluted244,086 169,024 244,347 168,936 
Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class A common stock$(0.38)$(0.15)$(0.74)$(0.33)
There were chargedno dividends declared or paid for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021.
Basic and diluted net loss per share were computed using the two-class method. Shares of unvested restricted stock are considered participating securities, because these awards contain a non-forfeitable right to shareholders’ equityparticipate equally in any dividends prior to forfeiture of the restricted stock, if any, irrespective of whether the awards ultimately vest. All issued and outstanding shares of restricted stock are included in the weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding.
WUP profits interests held by other members of MIP LLC are not subject to the net loss per share calculation until such time the vested WUP profits interests are actually exchanged for shares of Class A common stock.
The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted shares outstanding, because the effect would be anti-dilutive, or issuance of such shares is contingent upon the completionsatisfaction of certain conditions which were not satisfied by the end of the Initial Public Offering.

period:

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Warrants12,521,494 — 12,521,494 — 
Earnout Shares9,000,000 — 9,000,000 — 
RSUs(1)
22,574,086 — 22,574,086 — 
Stock options15,943,297 16,234,297 15,943,297 16,234,297 
Total anti-dilutive securities60,038,877 16,234,297 60,038,877 16,234,297 
(1) Includes RSUs, PSUs and CEO Market-Based RSUs outstanding as of June 30, 2022.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for

17.    INCOME TAXES
We are subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes under ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 requireswith respect to our allocable share of any taxable income or loss from Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC, as well as any standalone income or loss Wheels Up generates. Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal and most applicable state and local income tax purposes and generally does not pay income taxes in most jurisdictions. Instead, any taxable income or loss generated by Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC is passed through to and included in the recognitiontaxable income or loss of its members, including Wheels Up.
As a result of the Air Partner acquisition, we now conduct business in various foreign jurisdictions and are subject to tax in those foreign jurisdictions. We currently expect the undistributed earnings of our foreign
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subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested. Accordingly, the Company has not provided for the tax effect, if any, of limited outside basis differences of its foreign subsidiaries. The determination of the future tax consequences of the remittance of these earnings is not practicable.
We recorded income tax expense of $0.3 million for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and $0 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The effective tax rate was (0.3)% and (0.2)% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and 0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Our effective tax rate for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to a full valuation allowance against the majority of our net deferred tax assets where it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. For the periods prior to the Business Combination, there is no income tax expense recorded as Wheels Up Partners Holdings LLC, as a partnership, is not subject to U.S. federal and liabilities for bothmost applicable state and local income taxes.
We evaluate the expected impactrealizability of differences between the financial statementour deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax loss and tax credit carry forwards. ASC 740 additionally requires aestablish valuation allowance to be establishedallowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets may not be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, and tax-planning strategies. As of June 30, 2022, we concluded, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, that it is more likely than not that the U.S. deferred tax assets will not be realized.

ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”) clarifies Accordingly, a full valuation allowance has been established on the accounting for uncertaintymajority of our net deferred tax assets in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. There were 0 unrecognized tax benefits and 0 amounts accrued for interest and penalties as of June 30, 2021. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position. Thethe U.S.

Additionally, the Company is subject to the income tax examinations by major taxing authorities since inception.

The Company is considered an exempted Cayman Islands Companyeffects associated with the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provisions and is presently not subject to income taxes or incometreats the tax filing requirementseffects of GILTI as a current period expense in the Cayman Islands or the United States.

period incurred.


Net Loss per Ordinary Share

Net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. The Company has not considered the effect of the warrants sold in the Public Offering and Private Placement to purchase an aggregate of 12,521,494 shares in the calculation of diluted loss per share, since the inclusion of such warrants would be anti-dilutive.

The Company’s statements of operations includes a presentation of income (loss) per share for Redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares in a manner similar

18.    WARRANTS
Prior to the two-class method of income (loss) per share. Net income per ordinary share, basicBusiness Combination, Aspirational issued 7,991,544 Public Warrants and diluted, for Redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares is calculated by dividing4,529,950 Private Warrants. On the proportionate share of income or loss on marketable securities held byClosing Date, Wheels Up assumed the Trust Account, net of applicable franchise and income taxes, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares subject to possible redemption outstanding since original issuance.

Net loss per share, basic and diluted, for Non-Redeemable Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares is calculated by dividing the net loss, adjusted for income or loss on marketable securities attributable to Redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares, by the weighted average number of non-redeemable ordinary shares outstanding for the period.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

Non-Redeemable Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares includes Founder Shares and non-redeemable ordinary shares as these shares do not have any redemption features. Non-Redeemable Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares participates in the income or loss on marketable securities based on non-redeemable ordinary shares’ proportionate interest.

Three Months

Six Months

Ended

Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

2021

2021

Redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares

  

Numerator: Earnings allocable to Redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares

  

Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account

$

2,676

$

47,979

Net income allocable to shares subject to possible redemption

$

2,676

$

47,979

Denominator: Weighted Average Redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares

 

 

  

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

23,974,632

 

22,620,218

Basic and diluted net income per share

$

$

Non-Redeemable Ordinary Shares

 

 

  

Numerator: Net Loss minus Net Earnings

 

 

  

Net loss

$

(6,726,593)

$

(14,893,876)

Net loss allocable to Redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares

 

(2,676)

 

(47,979)

Non-Redeemable Net Loss

$

(6,729,269)

$

(14,941,855)

Denominator: Weighted Average Non-Redeemable Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares

 

 

  

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

5,993,658

 

6,663,340

Basic and diluted net loss per share

$

(1.12)

$

(2.24)

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of a cash account in a financial institution which, at times may exceed the Federal Depository Insurance Coverage of $250,000. The Company has not experienced losses on this account and management believes the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such account.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the accompanying condensed balance sheet, primarily due to their short-term nature.

Recent Accounting Standards

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt — Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging — Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)(“ASU 2020-06”) to simplify accounting for certain financial instruments. ASU 2020-06 eliminates the current models that require separation of beneficial conversion and cash conversion features from convertible instruments and simplifies the derivative scope exception guidance pertaining to equity classification of contracts in an entity's own equity. The new standard also introduces additional disclosures for convertible debt and freestanding instruments that are indexed to and settled in an entity's own equity. ASU 2020-06 amends the diluted earnings per share guidance, including the requirement to use the if-converted method for all convertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective January 1, 2022 and should be applied on a full or modified retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted beginning on January 1, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of ASU 2020-06.

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying condensed financial statements.

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(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

NOTE 3. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

Pursuant to the Initial Public Offering, the Company sold 23,974,632 Units, inclusive of 1,474,632 Units sold to the underwriters on October 2, 2020 upon the underwriters’ election to partially exercise their over-allotment option (see Note 9), at a purchase price of $10.00 per Unit. Each Unit consists of 1 Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant (“Public Warrant”).warrants. Each whole Public Warrantwarrant entitles the holder to purchase 1 share of Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment (see Note 7).

NOTE 4. PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 4,333,333 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant, for an aggregate purchase price of $6,500,000. On October 2, 2020, in connection with the underwriters’ election to partially exercise their over-allotment option, the Company sold an additional 196,617 Private Placement Warrants to the Sponsor, at a price of $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant, generating gross proceeds of $294,926. The proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement Warrants were added to the net proceeds from the Initial Public Offering held in the Trust Account. Each Private Placement Warrant is exercisable for 1 Class A ordinary sharecommon stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment (see Note 7). A portion of the proceeds from the sale of theshare. The Public Warrants and Private Placement Warrants were added to the proceeds from the Initial Public Offering held in the Trust Account. If the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period, the proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement Warrants held in the Trust Account will be used to fund the redemption of the Public Shares (subject to the requirements of applicable law) and the Private Placement Warrants will expire worthless.

NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Founder Shares

On July 15, 2020, the Sponsor paid $25,000 to cover certain offering and formation costs of the Company in consideration for 6,468,750 Class B ordinary shares (the “Founder Shares”). The Founder Shares included an aggregate of up to 843,750 shares subject to forfeiture to the extent that the underwriters’ over-allotment was not exercised in full or in part, so that the number of Founder Shares would equal 20% of the Company’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares after the Initial Public Offering. As a result of the underwriters’ election to partially exercise their over-allotment option on October 2, 2020, 475,092 Founder Shares were forfeited, resulting in an aggregate of 5,993,658 Founder Shares issued and outstanding as of October 2, 2020 (see Note 9), NaN of which are currently subject to forfeiture.

The Sponsor has agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to transfer, assign or sell any of its Founder Shares until the earlier to occur of: (A) one year after the completion of a Business Combination and (B) subsequent to a Business Combination, (x) if the last reported sale price of the Class A ordinary shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share sub-divisions, share dividends, rights issuances, consolidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and other similar transactions) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after a Business Combination, or (y) the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, amalgamation, share exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction that results in all of the Public Shareholders having the right to exchange their ordinary shares for cash, securities or other property.

Administrative Services and Support Services Agreements

The Company has agreed, commencing on September 23, 2020 to pay the Sponsor $10,000 per month for office space, administrative and support services (the “Administrative Services Agreement”). Such administrative services agreement was assigned from the Sponsor to Turmeric Capital, an affiliate of our Chief Executive Officer, on December 31, 2020. Upon completion of a Business Combination or its liquidation, the Company will cease paying these monthly fees.

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(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

The Company has also agreed, commencing on September 23, 2020, to pay Turmeric Capital Singapore Pte Ltd, an affiliate of its Chief Executive Officer, $10,000 per month for support services, including accounting, book and record keeping and cash management services (the “Support Services Agreement”). Upon completion of a Business Combination or its liquidation, the Company will cease paying these monthly fees.

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company did not incur fees for the services rendered under the Administrative Services Agreement and Support Services Agreement.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company incurred and paid an aggregate of $57,532, in fees for the services rendered under the Administrative Services Agreement and Support Services Agreement, including for certain services provided in 2020.

Promissory Note — Related Party

On July 15, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note (the “IPO Promissory Note”) to the Sponsor, pursuant to which the Company could borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $300,000. The IPO Promissory Note was non-interest bearing and payable on the earlier of (i) December 31, 2020 and (ii) the completion of the Initial Public Offering. The outstanding balance under the IPO Promissory Note of $100,349 was repaid at the closing of the Initial Public Offeringbecame exercisable on September 25, 2020.

On March 8, 2021, the Company issued a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”) to the Sponsor, pursuant to which the Company could borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $100,000. The Promissory Note is subject to interest of 2.75% per annum and payable on the earlier of (i) September 25, 2022 or (ii) the completion of a Business Combination.

On April 30, 2021, the Company issued a promissory note to the Sponsor, pursuant to which the Company borrowed an aggregate principal amount of $150,000. The promissory note is subject to interest of 2.75% per annum and payable on the earlier of (i) September 25, 2022 and (ii) the completion of a Business Combination.

Related Party Loans

In order to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor, or certain of the Company’s officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loans”). Such Working Capital Loans would be evidenced by promissory notes. The notes may be repaid upon completion of a Business Combination, without interest, or, at the lender’s discretion, up to $1,500,000 of the notes may be converted upon completion of a Business Combination into warrants at a price of $1.50 per warrant. Such warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, the Company may use a portion of proceeds held outside the Trust Account to repay the Working Capital Loans but 0 proceeds held in the Trust Account would be used to repay the Working Capital Loans. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had 0 working capital loans outstanding.

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(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS

Registration Rights

Pursuant to a registration rights agreement entered into on September 25, 2020, the holders of the Founder Shares, Private Placement Warrants and any warrants that may be issued upon conversion of Working Capital Loans (and any Class A ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of the Private Placement Warrants or warrants issued upon conversion of the Working Capital Loans and upon conversion of the Founder Shares) will be entitled to registration rights requiring the Company to register such securities for resale (in the case of the Founder Shares, only after conversion to Class A ordinary shares). The holders of these securities will be entitled to make up to 3 demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company register such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of a Business Combination and rights to require the Company to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. However, the registration rights agreement provides that the Company will not be required to effect or permit any registration or cause any registration statement to become effective until termination of the applicable lock-up period. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

On July 13, 2021, in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination and as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Wheels Up, the Sponsor, certain equityholders of WUP, Leo Austin, Neil Jacobs, Frank Newman and the other parties thereto entered into an Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The material terms of the Registration Rights Agreement are described in the section of the proxy statement/prospectus beginning on page 112 titled “BCA Proposal—Related Agreements—Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement.” Such description is qualified in its entirety by the text of the Registration Rights Agreement.

Underwriting Agreement

The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or $8,391,121, upon the partial exercise of the over-allotment, in the aggregate (see Note 9). The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that the Company completes a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.

Advisory Fee

Connaught (UK) Limited (“Connaught”), acted as the Company’s independent financial advisor in connection with the Initial Public Offering, for which it will receive customary fees. The Company has agreed to pay Connaught a fee in an amount equal to 10% of the underwriting commission payable to the underwriters. The fee to Connaught was paid in part at the closing of Initial Public Offering and will be paid in part at the closing of a Business Combination, in the same proportion as the non-deferred and deferred underwriting commission payable to the underwriters. The underwriters have agreed to reimburse the Company for the fee to Connaught as it becomes payable out of the underwriting commission.

Upon the successful completion of a Business Combination or the Company’s liquidation, the Company will also pay each of its independent directors $3,125 per month in the aggregate for his or her service to the Company. The fees will be deferred and become payable only upon the Company’s consummation of a Business Combination or the Company’s liquidation. The independent directors have waived their rights against the Trust Account with respect to such payment.

Advisory Services

On January 22, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement for advisory services in connection with its business combination with WUP. The advisory services covered by the agreement include the strategy, timing, negotiation of the terms of the business combination and other customary financial advisory services. Upon a successful business combination with Wheels Up, the Company will pay a transaction fee of $10,000,000. The agreement expires on January 21, 2022 and expressly waives the right of any claim against the assets in the Trust Account by the advisory services provider.

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(Successor to ASPIRATIONAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE CORP.)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

Seventh Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of WUP

On July 13, 2021, in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination and as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the existing Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of WUP was amended and restated in its entirety to become the Seventh Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “A&R LLCA”). The material terms of the A&R LLCA are described in the section of the proxy statement/prospectus beginning on page 114 titled “BCA Proposal—Related Agreements—Seventh Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Surviving Entity.” Such description is qualified in its entirety by the text of the A&R LLCA.

Indemnification Agreements

On July 13, 2021, in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination and as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Wheels Up entered, and expects to continue to enter into, indemnification agreements with its directors and executive officers. Each indemnification agreement provides for indemnification and advancement by Wheels Up of certain expenses and costs, if the basis of the indemnitee’s involvement was by reason of the fact that the indemnitee is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of Wheels Up or any of its subsidiaries or was serving at Wheels Up’s request in an official capacity for another entity, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the state of Delaware.

NOTE 7. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preference Shares — The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 preference shares with a par value of $0.0001. The Company’s Board of Directors will be authorized to fix the voting rights, if any, designations, powers, preferences, the relative, participating, optional or other special rights and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, applicable to the shares of each series. The Board of Directors will be able to, without shareholder approval, issue preferred shares with voting and other rights that could adversely affect the voting power and other rights of the holders of the ordinary shares and could have anti-takeover effects. At June 30, 2021, there were 0 preference shares issued or outstanding.

Class A Ordinary Shares — The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of Class A ordinary shares are entitled to 1 vote for each share. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were 0 and 2,681,422 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding, excluding 23,974,632 and 21,293,210 Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, respectively.

Class B Ordinary Shares — The Company is authorized to issue 50,000,000 Class B ordinary shares, with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of the Class B ordinary shares are entitled to 1 vote for each share. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were 5,993,658 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding.

Holders of Class A ordinary shares and holders of Class B ordinary shares will vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company’s shareholders except as otherwise required by law.

The Class B ordinary shares will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares at the time of a Business Combination or earlier at the option of the holder, on a 1-for-one basis, subject to adjustment for share sub-divisions, share dividends, rights issuances, consolidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like. In the case that additional Class A ordinary shares, or equity-linked securities, are issued or deemed issued in excess of the amounts issued in the Initial Public Offering and related to the closing of a Business Combination, the ratio at which the Class B ordinary shares will convert into Class A ordinary shares will be adjusted (unless the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding Class B ordinary shares agree to waive such anti-dilution adjustment with respect to any such issuance or deemed issuance) so that the number of Class A ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of all Class B ordinary shares will equal, in the aggregate, on an as-converted basis, 20% of the sum of all ordinary shares issued and outstanding upon the completion of the Initial Public Offering plus all Class A ordinary shares and equity-linked securities issued or deemed issued in connection with a Business Combination, excluding any shares or equity-linked securities issued, or to be issued, to any seller in a Business Combination.

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NOTE 8. WARRANTS

Public Warrants may only be exercised for a whole number of shares. No fractional shares will be issued upon exercise of the Public Warrants. The Public Warrants will become exercisable on the later of (a) 30 days after the completion of a Business Combination and (b) 12 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering. The Public Warrants willAspirational initial public offering, and expire five years from the completion of athe Business Combination or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.

The Company will not be obligated

In connection with the Business Combination, we filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 that was declared effective by the SEC on August 24, 2021, as amended by Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 thereto that was declared effective by the SEC on March 21, 2022. This Registration Statement relates to deliver any Class A ordinary shares pursuant to the exercise of a warrant and will have no obligation to settle such warrant exercise unless a registration statement under the Securities Act covering the issuance of thean aggregate of 12,521,494 shares of Class A ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrants is then effective and a current prospectus relating thereto is current, subject to the Company satisfying its obligations with respect to registration, or a valid exemption from registration is available. No warrant will be exercisable and the Company will not be obligated to issue any shares to holders seeking to exercise their warrants, unless the issuance of the shares upon such exercise is registered or qualified under the securities laws of the state of the exercising holder, or an exemption is available.

The Company has agreed that as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 15 business days, after the closing of a Business Combination, it will use its commercially reasonable efforts to file with the SEC a registration statement covering the issuance, under the Securities Act, of the Class A ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants, and the Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the same to become effective within 60 business days after the closing of the Business Combination, and to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement, and a current prospectus relating thereto, until the expiration of the warrants in accordance with the provisions of the warrant agreement. Notwithstanding the above, if the Class A ordinary shares are, at the time of any exercise of a warrant, not listed on a national securities exchange such that they satisfy the definition of a “covered security” under Section 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act, the Company may, at its option, require holders of Public Warrants who exercise their warrants to do so on a “cashless basis” in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act and, in the event the Company so elects, the Company will not be required to file or maintain in effect a registration statement, but will use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify the shares under applicable blue sky laws to the extent an exemption is not available.

Redemption of warrants when the price per Class A ordinary share equals or exceeds $18.00.  Once the warrants become exercisable, the Company may redeem the outstanding warrants (except as described with respect to the Private Placement Warrants):

in whole and not in part;

at a price of $0.01 per warrant;

upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption to each warrant holder; and

if, and only if, the last reported sale price of the Class A ordinary shares for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders (the “Reference Value”) equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjusted).

If and when the warrants become redeemable by the Company, the Company may exercise its redemption right even if it is unable to register or qualify thecommon stock underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws.

Redemption of warrants when the price per Class A ordinary share equals or exceeds $10.00.  Once the warrants become exercisable, the Company may redeem the outstanding warrants:

in whole and not in part;

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at $0.10 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption provided that holders will be able to exercise their warrants on a cashless basis prior to redemption and receive that number of shares determined based on the redemption date and the fair market value of the Class A ordinary shares;

if, and only if, the Reference Value equals or exceeds $10.00 per share (as adjusted); and

if the Reference Value is less than $18.00 per share (as adjusted), the Private Placement Warrants must also be concurrently called for redemption on the same terms as the outstanding Public Warrants.

The exercise price and number of ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the Public Warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the eventand Private Warrants. As of a share dividend, extraordinary dividend or recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. However, except as described below, the Public Warrants willJune 30, 2022, there have not be adjusted for issuances of ordinary shares at a price below its exercise price. Additionally, in no event will the Company be required to net cash settle the Public Warrants. If the Company is unable to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Periodbeen any warrants exercised and the Company liquidates the funds held in the Trust Account, holders of Public Warrants will not receive any of such funds with respect to their Public Warrants, nor will they receive any distribution from the Company’s assets held outside of the Trust Account with respect to such Public Warrants. Accordingly, the Public Warrants may expire worthless.

In addition, if (x) the Company issues additional ordinary shares or equity-linked securities for capital raising purposes in connection with the closing of a Business Combination at an issue price or effective issue price of less than $9.20 per Class A ordinary share (with such issue price or effective issue price to be determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors and, in the case of any such issuance to the Sponsor or its affiliates, without taking into account any Founder Shares held by the Sponsor or such affiliates, as applicable, prior to such issuance) (the “Newly Issued Price”), (y) the aggregate gross proceeds from such issuances represent more than 60% of the total equity proceeds, and interest thereon, available for the funding of a Business Combination on the date of the consummation of a Business Combination (net of redemptions), and (z) the volume weighted average trading price of its Class A ordinary shares during the 20 trading day period starting on the trading day prior to the day on which the Company consummates its Business Combination (such price, the “Market Value”) is below $9.20 per share, the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 115% of the higher of the Market Value and the Newly Issued Price, the $18.00 per share redemption trigger price will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 180% of the higher of the Market Value and the Newly Issued Price, and the $10.00 per share redemption trigger price will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to the higher of the Market Value and the Newly Issued Price.

The Private Placement Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants underlying the Units sold in the Initial Public Offering, except that the Private Placement Warrants and the Class A ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of the Private Placement Warrants will not be transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of a Business Combination, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additionally, the Private Placement Warrants will be exercisable on a cashless basis and be non-redeemable, except as described above, so long as they are held by the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees. If the Private Placement Warrants are held by someone other than the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees, the Private Placement Warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the Public Warrants.

NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company follows the guidance in ASC Topic 820 for its financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at each reporting period, and non-financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at least annually.

12,521,494 remain outstanding.

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19.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities). The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable inputs used in order to value the assets and liabilities:

Level 1:

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2:

Observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3:

Unobservable inputs based on our assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were 7,991,544 Public Warrants and 4,529,950 Private Placement Warrants outstanding.

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value:

June 30, 

December 31, 

Description

    

Level

    

2021

    

2020

Assets:

  

  

Marketable securities held in Trust Account

 

1

$

239,843,104

$

239,795,125

Liabilities:

Warrant Liability – Public Warrants

1

15,343,764

8,471,037

Warrant Liability – Private Placement Warrants

3

8,697,504

4,801,747

The Warrants were accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40 and are presented within warrant liabilities on our accompanying June 30, 2021 condensed balance sheet. The warrant liabilities are measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value presented within change in fair value of warrant liabilities in the condensed statements of operations.

The Company established the initial fair value for the Warrants on September 25, 2020, the date of the Company’s Initial Public Offering, using a Monte Carlo simulation model for the Private Placement Warrants and the Public Warrants. The Company allocated the proceeds received from (i) the sale of Units (which is inclusive of one shareOn July 1, 2022, we granted approximately 2.1 million shares of Class A ordinary sharescommon stock, which were all granted in the form of RSUs to our new Chief Financial Officer, Todd Smith, under the 2022 Inducement Plan. The RSUs granted under the 2022 Inducement Plan will vest ratably on December 30, 2022, December 30, 2023 and one-fourth of one Public Warrant), (ii) the sale of Private Placement Warrants, and (iii) the issuance of Class B ordinary shares, first to the Warrants based on their fair values as determined at initial measurement, with the remaining proceeds allocated to Class A ordinary sharesDecember 30, 2024, respectively, in each case subject to possible redemption, Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares based on their relative fair values atMr. Smith’s continued employment with Wheels Up through the initial measurementvesting date. The Warrants were classified as Level 3 at the initial measurement date due to the use of unobservable inputs.  The measurement of the Public Warrants as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is classified as Level 1 due to the use of an observable market quote in an active market.

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The key inputs into the Monte Carlo simulation model for the Private Placement Warrants at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:

June 30, 

    

December 31, 

 

Input

    

2021

    

2020

Risk-free interest rate

0.87

%  

0.43

%

Expected term (years)

 

5.04

 

5.49

Expected volatility

 

28.7

%  

20.0

%

Exercise price

$

11.50

$

11.50

Fair value of Units

$

9.98

$

9.97

Probability of Acquisition

95

%  

85

%

The following table presents the changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities:

    

Private Placement

    

Public

    

Warrant Liabilities

Fair value as of January 1, 2021

$

4,801,747

$

8,471,037

$

13,272,784

Change in valuation inputs or other assumptions

 

3,895,757

 

6,872,727

 

10,768,484

Fair value as of June 30, 2021

$

8,697,504

$

15,343,764

$

24,041,268

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NOTE 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date up to the date that the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. Based upon this review, other than as described below, the Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

On July 13, 2021, the Company consummated the previously announced merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’SMANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

References in this report (the “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Sponsor LLC.

The following management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’sour financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with theour unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhereincluded in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. Certain information containedReport and our audited consolidated financial statements included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. This discussion and analysis set forth below includescontains forward-looking statements thatwhich involve risks and uncertainties.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Our actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q including, without limitation, statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and variations thereof and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included in this Quarterly Report. Unless the forward-looking statements, please refercontext otherwise requires, references in this MD&A section to “Wheels Up”, “we,” “us,” “our,” and “the Company” are intended to mean the Risk Factors sectionbusiness and operations of Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on May 6, 2021. The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

We are a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands on July 7, 2020 formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar Business Combination with one or more businesses. We intend to effectuate our Business Combination using cash derived from the proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, our shares, debt or a combination of cash, shares and debt.

We expect to continue to incur significant costs in the pursuit of our acquisition plans. We cannot assure you that our plans to complete a Business Combination will be successful.

The issuance of additional shares in a business combination:

may significantly dilute the equity interest of investors, which dilution would increase if the anti-dilution provisions in the Aspirational Class B ordinary shares resulted in the issuance of Aspirational Class A ordinary shares on a greater than one-to-one basis upon conversion of the Aspirational Class B ordinary shares;
may subordinate the rights of holders of ordinary shares if preferred shares are issued with rights senior to those afforded our ordinary shares;
could cause a change of control if a substantial number of our ordinary shares is issued, which may affect, among other things, our ability to use our net operating loss carry forwards, if any, and could result in the resignation or removal of our present directors and officers;
may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of us by diluting the share ownership or voting rights of a person seeking to obtain control of us;
may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our units, ordinary shares and/or warrants; and

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may not result in adjustment to the exercise price of our warrants.

Similarly, if we issue debt securities or otherwise incur significant indebtedness, it could result in:

default and foreclosure on our assets if our operating revenues after an initial business combination are insufficient to repay our debt obligations;
acceleration of our obligations to repay the indebtedness even if we make all principal and interest payments when due if we breach certain covenants that require the maintenance of certain financial ratios or reserves without a waiver or renegotiation of that covenant;
our immediate payment of all principal and accrued interest, if any, if the debt is payable on demand;
our inability to obtain necessary additional financing if the debt contains covenants restricting our ability to obtain such financing while the debt is outstanding;
our inability to pay dividends on our ordinary shares;
using a substantial portion of our cash flow to pay principal and interest on our debt, which will reduce the funds available for dividends on our ordinary shares if declared, expenses, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes;
limitations on our flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in our business and in the industry in which we operate;
increased vulnerability to adverse changes in general economic, industry and competitive conditions and adverse changes in government regulation;
limitations on our ability to borrow additional amounts for expenses, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service requirements, execution of our strategy and other purposes; and
other disadvantages compared to our competitors who have less debt.

Recent Developments

On July 13, 2021, we completed our previously announced business combination with WUP.  Following the merger closing, the registrant changed its name from Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. to Wheels Up Experience Inc. and its classconsolidated subsidiaries.

Overview of Our Business
Wheels Up strives to disrupt private aviation by delivering innovative, accessible, travel through simple-to-use proprietary technology and mobile applications. We have become a recognized market leader and are redefining private flying by leveraging our unique technology-enabled marketplace platform. We connect flyers to private aircraft, and to one another, creating memorable lifestyle experiences.
We have a diversified and evolving business model generating revenue through flights, membership fees, management of aircraft and other services. Our chief operating decision maker, our chief executive officer, reviews our financial information presented on a consolidated basis, and accordingly, we operate under one reportable segment, which is private aviation services.
Flight revenue includes both retail and wholesale charter. Wheels Up has one of the largest and most diverse mix of available aircraft in the industry. As of June 30, 2022, we have over 200 aircraft in our owned and leased fleet that includes Turboprops, Light, Midsize, Super-Midsize and Large-Cabin jets, more than half of which are Wheels Up branded aircraft. As of June 30, 2022, we also have a managed fleet across all private aircraft cabin classes of approximately 150 aircraft and an extensive network of third-party operators available in our program fleet from whom we can access over 1,200 additional safety vetted and verified partner aircraft.
Members pay a fixed quoted amount for flights plus certain incidental or additional costs, if applicable. The quoted amount can be based on a contractual capped hourly rate or dynamically priced based on a number of variables at time of booking. Wholesale customers, such as charter flight brokers and third-party operators, primarily pay a fixed rate for flights. Members are also able to pre-purchase amounts of dollar-denominated credits (“Prepaid Blocks”), which can be applied to future costs incurred, including annual dues, flight services, and other incidental costs such as catering and ground transportation. Prepaid Block sales allow us to have a certain amount of revenue visibility into future flight and travel demand. Members who elect not to purchase a Prepaid Block “pay as they fly” by paying for their flights at the time of booking or after their flights.
Membership revenue is generated from initiation and annual renewal fees across three different annual subscription tiers — Connect, Core and Business — each of which is designed to provide the varying services required across a range of existing and potential private flyers. Core membership is ideal for the more frequent individual private flyer who wants guaranteed availability and pricing, high-touch account management, capped rates and values ultimate convenience and flexibility. The Business membership is best suited for companies of any size that want a broader group of individuals in their organization to be able to book and fly, while also requiring maximum flexibility to meet their business needs. Our Business customers include companies that fully-outsource their private travel solution to Wheels Up, including but not necessarily managing their privately owned aircraft, and those that use Wheels Up to serve or supplement their in-house flight desks. We have offered Core and Business memberships with guaranteed aircraft availability and fixed rate pricing since our inception. During 2019, we launched Connect, our introductory membership tier. The Connect membership offers variable rate pricing on a per trip basis and is designed for the consumer with less frequent flight needs or who has more flexibility in their schedule or does not seek capped rate pricing. All membership options provide access through the Wheels Up mobile app to on-demand charter flights, dynamic pricing, a variety of Shared Flights, empty-leg Hot Flights,
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Shuttles and The Community, an online platform of members-only forums to facilitate flight sharing, enabling members to reduce their cost of flying private. In addition, customers can qualify for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”) miles in the Delta SkyMiles Program as part of their membership.
During 2020, we added a non-membership offering to tap into a larger addressable market and expand flyer participation in our marketplace. Non-member customers now have access to a full-scale marketplace of private aircraft through the Wheels Up mobile app, available on iOS and Android where they can view real-time dynamic pricing for available aircraft classes, making it possible to instantaneously search, book and fly. These flyers are not required to purchase a membership but may pay additional transaction fees not applicable to members and do not receive membership benefits. In addition, non-member flyers do not have aircraft availability guarantees as members do and flights are priced dynamically at rates that are not capped.
We also manage aircraft for owners in exchange for a recurring contractual fee. Under the terms of many of our management agreements, in addition to owners utilizing their own aircraft, the managed aircraft may be used by us to fulfill member and non-member flights on a revenue sharing arrangement with the owner. Revenue associated with the management of aircraft also includes the recovery of owner incurred expenses, as well as recharging of certain incurred aircraft operating costs.
In addition, we earn other revenue from fixed-base operator (“FBO”) and maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) ground services, flight management software subscriptions, sponsorship and partnership fees, freight, group charter, safety & security, special missions and whole aircraft acquisitions and sales where we act as the broker.
Recent Developments
Completion of the Business Combination
On July 13, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), we completed a business combination with Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp., a blank check company originally incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Business Combination”). We received approximately $656.3 million in gross proceeds in connection with the transaction.
Payoff of Credit Facilities and Promissory Notes
Shortly following the Closing Date, we repaid substantially all of the outstanding principal of our credit facilities and promissory notes, together with all accrued and unpaid interest in the amount of approximately $175.5 million.
Aircraft Purchases
On January 12, 2022, we entered into an agreement with Textron Financial Corporation to exercise our purchase option on 32 leased aircraft. The negotiated purchase price for all aircraft was $65.0 million, and in connection with the purchase we received a reimbursement of approximately $7.3 million for unused maintenance reserves. The sale was completed on February 22, 2022.
Alante Air Charter, LLC Acquisition
On February 3, 2022, we acquired Alante Air Charter, LLC (“Alante Air”), a Scottsdale, Arizona based private jet charter business. The total purchase price for Alante Air was $15.5 million, which was paid in cash. The acquisition added 12 Light jets to our controlled fleet.
Tropic Ocean Investors LLC Investment and Partnership
On March 7, 2022, we made a minority cash investment of $10.0 million in Tropic Ocean Investors LLC (“Tropic Ocean”) and entered into a multiyear commercial cooperation agreement. Tropic Ocean is the world’s largest amphibious airline and leading provider of last-mile private charter and scheduled service in Florida, the Northeastern United States (“U.S.”), the Bahamas, the Caribbean and beyond.
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Air Partner plc Acquisition
On April 1, 2022, we acquired Air Partner plc (“Air Partner”), a United Kingdom-based international aviation services group with operations in 18 locations across four continents. The total purchase price for Air Partner was $108.2 million, which was paid in cash.
Fuel Surcharge and Carbon Offset Fee
On April 9, 2022, we implemented a fixed hourly fuel surcharge ranging from $295 per hour to $895 per hour across our fleet.
On May 2, 2022, we announced we would implement a new fuel surcharge framework effective June 1, 2022. The fuel surcharge is applied when the cost of Jet A common stockfuel, as published by the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel IndexTM., is more than $2.00 per gallon and warrants began tradingis calculated based on NYSEestimated billable flight time.
In addition, on May 2, 2022, we announced a carbon offset fee will be added to each hour of flight time effective June 1, 2022. The fee ranges from $20 per flight hour to $65 per flight hour.
Business Impact of COVID-19
For the foreseeable future, we plan to continue the Wheels Up Safe Passage™ program introduced in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”). We have not had and do not expect any material COVID-19 related contingencies, impairments, concessions, credit losses or other expenses in future periods.
As a result of the increased rate of COVID-19 spread during a portion of the fourth quarter of 2021 and into the first quarter of 2022, flight volumes were negatively impacted, primarily due to a combination of customer cancellations, access to third-party supply and reduced crew availability resulting from COVID-19 exposure. Although flight volumes recovered in the second quarter of 2022, we continue to experience supply chain disruptions and increased costs for parts and supplies related to COVID-19.
Moving forward, we believe the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in consumer prioritization of wellness and safety, with private aviation viewed increasingly by those in the addressable market as a health-conscious decision rather than a discretionary luxury. We believe this will translate into an increase in flight demand over time.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our results of operations below, we report certain key financial measures that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
These non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to any performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures of financial results provide useful supplemental information about Wheels Up to investors and are utilized internally by our management team to assess certain aspects of our performance. However, there are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP financial measures and their nearest U.S. GAAP equivalents, including that they exclude significant expenses that are required by U.S. GAAP to be recorded in Wheels Up’s financial measures. In addition, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently or may use other measures to calculate their financial performance, and therefore, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA
We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for (i) interest income (expense), (ii) income tax expense, (iii) depreciation and amortization, (iv) equity-based compensation expense, (v) acquisition and integration related expenses, (vi) public company readiness related expenses, (vii) change in fair value of warrant liability and
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(viii) other items not indicative of our ongoing operating performance including restructuring charges. We include Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure for assessing operating performance and for the following:
Use in conjunction with bonus program target achievement determinations, strategic internal planning, annual budgeting, allocating resources and making operating decisions; and
Provides useful information for historical period-to-period comparisons of our business, as it removes the effect of certain non-cash expenses and variable amounts.
The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, which is the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Net loss$(92,760)$(28,954)$(181,800)$(61,167)
Add back (deduct)
Interest expense— 4,164 — 8,721 
Interest income(405)(6)(482)(18)
Income tax expense320 — 320 — 
Other expense, net850 — 880 — 
Depreciation and amortization16,134 13,482 30,362 27,313 
Equity-based compensation expense20,781 1,348 43,335 2,762 
Public company readiness expense(1)
— 370 — 843 
Acquisition and integration expense(2)
7,511 1,116 11,345 4,374 
Restructuring charges(3)
2,809 — 5,483 — 
Change in fair value of warrant liability(2,129)— (5,760)— 
Corporate headquarters relocation expense— — — 31 
Adjusted EBITDA
$(46,889)$(8,480)$(96,317)$(17,141)
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(1)Includes costs primarily associated with compliance, updated systems and consulting in advance of transitioning to a public company.
(2)Consists mainly of system conversions, merging of operating certificates, re-branding costs and fees paid to external advisors in connection with strategic transactions.
(3)During 2022, we recorded restructuring charges for employee separation programs following strategic business decisions.

Adjusted Contribution and Adjusted Contribution Margin
We calculate Adjusted Contribution as gross profit (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization and adjusted further for (i) equity-based compensation included in cost of revenue, (ii) acquisition and integration expense included in cost of revenue and (iii) other items included in cost of revenue that are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. Adjusted Contribution Margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted Contribution by total revenue. We include Adjusted Contribution and Adjusted Contribution Margin as supplemental measures for assessing operating performance and for the following:
To understand our ability to achieve profitability over time through scale and leveraging costs; and
Provides useful information for historical period-to-period comparisons of our business and to identify trends.
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The following table reconciles Adjusted Contribution to gross profit (loss), which is the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure (in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Revenue$425,512 $285,580 $751,147 $547,237 
Less: Cost of revenue(408,898)(255,188)(741,656)(489,695)
Less: Depreciation and amortization(16,134)(13,482)(30,362)(27,313)
Gross profit (loss)$480 $16,910 $(20,871)$30,229 
Gross margin
0.1 %5.9 %(2.8)%5.5 %
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization$16,134 $13,482 $30,362 $27,313 
Equity-based compensation expense in cost of revenue3,307 49 7,739 100 
Acquisition and integration expense in cost of revenue— — — 1,010 
Adjusted Contribution
$19,921 $30,441 $17,230 $58,652 
Adjusted Contribution Margin
4.7 %10.7 %2.3 %10.7 %
Key Operating Metrics
In addition to financial measures, we regularly review certain key operating metrics to evaluate our business, determine the allocation of resources and make decisions regarding business strategies. We believe that these metrics can be useful for understanding the underlying trends in our business.
The following table summarizes our key operating metrics:
As of June 30,
20222021% Change
Active Members12,667 10,515 20 %
Three Months Ended June 30,
20222021% Change
Active Users13,119 11,281 16 %
Live Flight Legs21,705 18,234 19 %
Flight revenue per Live Flight Leg13,088 11,663 12 %
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021% Change
Live Flight Legs39,331 33,512 17 %
Flight revenue per Live Flight Leg13,232 12,030 10 %
Active Members
We define Active Members as the number of Connect, Core and Business membership accounts that generated membership revenue in a given period and are active as of the end of the reporting period. We use Active Members
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to assess the adoption of our premium offerings which is a key factor in our penetration of the market in which we operate and a key driver of membership and flight revenue.
Active Users
We define Active Users as Active Members and legacy Wheels Up Private Jets LLC (“WUPJ”) jet card holders as of the reporting date plus unique non-member consumers who completed a revenue generating flight at least once in a given period and excluding wholesale flight activity. While a unique consumer can complete multiple revenue generating flights on our platform in a given period, that unique user is counted as only one Active User. We use Active Users to assess the adoption of our platform and frequency of transactions, which are key factors in our penetration of the market in which we operate and our growth in revenue.
Live Flight Legs
We define Live Flight Legs as the number of completed one-way revenue generating flight legs in a given period. The metric excludes empty repositioning legs and owner legs related to aircraft under management. We believe Live Flight Legs are a useful metric to measure the ticker symbols “UP”scale and “UP WS”, respectively.

usage of our platform, and our growth in flight revenue.

Component of Results of Our Operations

The key components of our results of operations include:
Revenue
Revenue is derived from flight, membership, aircraft management and other services.
Flight revenue consists of retail and wholesale flights and certain related fees and surcharges. Members can either pay as they fly or prepay for flights when they purchase a Prepaid Block.
Membership revenue is comprised of a one-time initiation fee paid at the commencement of a membership and recurring annual dues. In the first year of membership, a portion of the initiation fee is applied to annual dues. The remainder of the initiation fee, less any flight credits, is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated duration of the customer relationship period, which is estimated to be three years as of June 30, 2022. Members are charged recurring annual dues to maintain their membership. Revenue related to the annual dues are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the related contractual period. If a member qualifies to earn Delta miles in the Delta SkyMiles Program as part of their membership, then a portion of the membership fee is allocated at contract inception.
Aircraft management revenue consists of contractual monthly management fees charged to aircraft owners, recovery of owner incurred expenses including maintenance coordination, cabin crew and pilots, and recharging of certain incurred aircraft operating costs such as maintenance, fuel, landing fees and parking. We have neither engagedpass recovery and recharge amounts back to owners at either cost or at a predetermined margin.
Other revenue primarily consists of (i) ground services derived from aircraft customers that use our FBO and MRO facilities and (ii) flight-related services. In addition, other revenue includes subscription fees from third-party operators for access to our UP FMS software, fees we may receive from third-party sponsorships and partnerships, freight, group charter, safety & security, whole aircraft acquisitions and sales where we act as the broker, and special missions including government, defense, emergency and medical transport.
Costs and Expenses
Costs and expenses consist of the following components:
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue primarily consists of direct expenses incurred to provide flight services and facilitate operations, including aircraft lease costs, fuel, crew travel, maintenance and third-party flight costs. Cost of revenue
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also consists of compensation expenses, including equity-based compensation and related benefits for employees that directly facilitate flight operations. In addition, cost of revenue includes aircraft owner expenses incurred such as maintenance coordination, cabin crew and pilots, and certain aircraft operating costs such as maintenance, fuel, landing fees and parking.
Other Operating Expenses
Technology and Development
Technology and development expense primarily consists of compensation expenses for engineering, product development and design employees, including equity-based compensation, expenses associated with ongoing improvements to, and maintenance of, our platform offerings and other technology. Technology and development expense also includes software expenses and technology consulting fees.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing expense primarily consists of compensation expenses in support of sales and marketing such as commissions, salaries, equity-based compensation and related benefits. Sales and marketing expense also includes expenses associated with advertising, promotions of our services, member experience, account management and brand-building.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense primarily consists of compensation expenses, including allocable portions of equity-based compensation and related benefits for our executive, finance, human resources and legal teams, and other personnel performing administrative functions. General and administrative expense also includes corporate office rent expense, third-party professional fees, acquisition and integration related expenses, public company readiness expenses and any operations nor generated anyother cost or expense incurred not deemed to be related to cost of revenue, sales and marketing expense or technology and development expense.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense primarily consists of depreciation of capitalized aircraft. Depreciation and amortization expense also includes amortization of capitalized software development costs and acquired finite-lived intangible assets. We allocate overhead such as facility costs and telecommunications charges, based on department headcount, as we believe this to be the most accurate measure. As a result, a portion of general overhead expenses are reflected in each operating revenuesexpense category.
Gain on Sale of Aircraft Held for Sale
Gain on sale of aircraft held for sale consists of the gain on aircraft sold where we did not act as a broker. When these aircraft were acquired, it was our intent to date.sell and not to hold them long-term.
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability
Change in fair value of warrant liability consists of unrealized gain (loss) on warrants assumed as part of the Business Combination, including Private Warrants and Public Warrants.
Interest Income
Interest income primarily consists of interest earned on cash equivalents in money market funds, U.S. treasury bills and time deposits.
Interest Expense
Interest expense primarily consists of the interest paid or payable and the amortization of debt discounts and deferred financing costs on our credit facilities and promissory notes.
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Income Tax Expense
Income taxes are recorded using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. These differences are measured using the enacted tax rates that are expected to be in effect when these differences are anticipated to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management believes it is not more likely than not to be realized.
Results of Our only activities from inception throughOperations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the Initial Public Offering, described below,three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended June 30,Change in
20222021$%
Revenue$425,512 $285,580 $139,932 49 %
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue408,898 255,188 153,710 60 %
Technology and development14,606 8,025 6,581 82 %
Sales and marketing33,688 17,895 15,793 88 %
General and administrative46,973 15,786 31,187 198 %
Depreciation and amortization16,134 13,482 2,652 20 %
Gain on sale of aircraft held for sale(663)— (663)100 %
Total costs and expenses519,636 310,376 209,260 67 %
Loss from operations(94,124)(24,796)(69,328)(280)%
Other income (expense):
Change in fair value of warrant liability2,129 — 2,129 100 %
Interest income405 399 **
Interest expense— (4,164)4,164 (100)%
Other expense, net(850)— (850)100 %
Total other income (expense)1,684 (4,158)5,842 141 %
Loss before income taxes(92,440)(28,954)(63,486)(219)%
Income tax expense(320)— (320)100 %
Net loss(92,760)(28,954)(63,806)(220)%
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests— (2,798)2,798 100 %
Net loss attributable to Wheels Up Experience Inc.$(92,760)$(26,156)$(66,604)(255)%
** Percentage not meaningful.
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Revenue
Revenue increased by $139.9 million, or 49%, for the search forthree months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the following changes in membership revenue, flight revenue, aircraft management revenue and other revenue (in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended June 30,Change in
20222021$%
Membership$24,020 $16,188 $7,832 48 %
Flight284,071 212,660 71,411 34 %
Aircraft management60,718 49,955 10,763 22 %
Other56,703 6,777 49,926 737 %
Total$425,512 $285,580 $139,932 49 %
Growth in membership revenue was driven primarily by a target company for a Business Combination. We do not expect20% increase in Active Members compared to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our initial Business Combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses in connection with searching for, and completing, a Business Combination.

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 combined with an increased mix of Core members.

Flight revenue growth was driven by a 19% increase in Live Flight Legs year-over-year, which resulted in $40.5 million of growth, and a 12% increase in flight revenue per Live Flight Leg, which drove $30.9 million of year-over-year improvement. The increase in Live Flight Legs was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of Active Members, as well as an increase in flying by Active Members and the acquisition of Air Partner. Flight revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 also includes $15.6 million of fuel surcharge revenue, which we had a net lossbegan collecting effective June 1, 2022. In addition, flight revenue increased due to the acquisition of $6,726,593,Air Partner, which consistedadded $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
The increase in aircraft management revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in our recovery of formationowner and rechargeable costs related to operating costsaircraft under management, both of $468,522which stem from increased flight activity.
The increase in other revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in sales of aircraft inventory and changethe acquisition of Air Partner for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue increased by $153.7 million, or 60%, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in fair valuecost of warrant liability of $6,260,747revenue is primarily attributable to the increase in Live Flight Legs, the increase in aircraft management revenue and increased whole aircraft sales. In addition, excluding aircraft owner expenses, fuel expense increased by $21.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021, which was primarily attributable to an increase in fuel prices.
Adjusted Contribution Margin decreased 600 basis points for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021, which was primarily attributable to cost pressures and supply constraints impacting us and the industry, partially offset by the acquisition of Air Partner and additional whole aircraft sales. Specifically, pilot availability, increased fuel costs, maintenance challenges, wage inflation and increased third-party fulfillment costs each contributed to the decline in Adjusted Contribution Margin. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above for a definition of Adjusted Contribution Margin, information regarding our use of Adjusted Contribution Margin and a reconciliation of gross margin to Adjusted Contribution Margin.
Other Operating Expenses
Technology and Development
Technology and development expenses increased by $6.6 million, or 82%, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in technology and development expenses was
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primarily attributable to an increase of $3.7 million in employee compensation and allocable costs combined with third-party consultant fees increasing $4.5 million. The increase in employee costs and consultant fees was partially offset by higher capitalized costs related to the development of internal use software of $4.0 million. Additionally, enterprise software expense increased by $1.3 million. Lastly, technology and development expenses increased due to the acquisition of Air Partner, which added $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $15.8 million, or 88%, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in sales and marketing was primarily attributable to an increase of $4.7 million for employee compensation costs and allocable costs. In addition, sales commissions increased $1.8 million driven by higher sales activity. Expenses related to in-person Wheels Down events and member benefits increased $3.7 million as we resumed holding events for our members after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, which was partially offset by a decrease in advertising spending of $0.9 million. Lastly, sales and marketing expenses increased due to the acquisition of Air Partner, which added $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses increased by $31.2 million, or 198%, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to a $13.0 million increase in equity-based compensation expense due to additional awards that were granted during the three months ended June 30, 2022. In addition, personnel expenses and allocable costs increased $4.0 million and professional service-related fees increased $7.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Public company related costs, travel and entertainment expenses, office expenses and other costs also increased by approximately $0.8 million. Additionally, general and administrative expenses increased due to the acquisition of Alante Air and Air Partner, which added $0.3 million and $5.2 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $2.7 million, or 20%, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily attributable to a $1.4 million increase in amortization of software development costs. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in amortization of intangible assets of $0.4 million. Lastly, depreciation and amortization expenses increased due to the acquisition of Air Partner, which added $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by $4.2 million, or (100)%, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in interest incomeexpense was attributable to our repayment of substantially all of the outstanding principal of our long-term debt on marketable securities heldJuly 21, 2021.
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Results of Our Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands, except percentages):
Six Months Ended June 30,Change in
20222021$%
Revenue$751,147 $547,237 $203,910 37 %
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue741,656 489,695 251,961 51 %
Technology and development25,797 15,049 10,748 71 %
Sales and marketing56,931 33,689 23,242 69 %
General and administrative85,877 33,955 51,922 153 %
Depreciation and amortization30,362 27,313 3,049 11 %
Gain on sale of aircraft held for sale(2,634)— (2,634)100 %
Total costs and expenses937,989 599,701 338,288 56 %
Loss from operations(186,842)(52,464)(134,378)(256)%
Other income (expense):
Change in fair value of warrant liability5,760 — 5,760 100 %
Interest income482 18 464 **
Interest expense— (8,721)8,721 (100)%
Other expense, net(880)— (880)100 %
Total other income (expense)5,362 (8,703)14,065 162 %
Loss before income taxes(181,480)(61,167)(120,313)(197)%
Income tax expense(320)— (320)100 %
Net loss(181,800)(61,167)(120,633)(197)%
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests(387)(5,602)5,215 93 %
Net loss attributable to Wheels Up Experience Inc.$(181,413)$(55,565)$(125,848)(226)%
** Percentage not meaningful.
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Revenue
Revenue increased by $203.9 million, or 37%, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the Trust Account of $2,676.

Forfollowing changes in membership revenue, flight revenue, aircraft management revenue and other revenue (in thousands, except percentages):

Six Months Ended June 30,Change in
20222021$%
Membership$44,667 $31,162 $13,505 43 %
Flight520,434 403,134 117,300 29 %
Aircraft management121,224 100,835 20,389 20 %
Other64,822 12,106 52,716 435 %
Total$751,147 $547,237 $203,910 37 %
Growth in membership revenue was driven primarily by a 20% increase in Active Members compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 we hadcombined with an increased mix of Core members.
Flight revenue growth was driven by a net loss17% increase in Live Flight Legs year-over-year, which resulted in $70.0 million of $14,893,876,growth, and a 10% increase in flight revenue per Live Flight Leg, which consisteddrove $47.2 million of formation and operating costs of $4,173,371 and changeyear-over-year improvement. The increase in fair value of warrant liability of $10,768,484 offset by interest income on marketable securities heldLive Flight Legs was primarily attributable to an increase in the Trust Accountnumber of $47,979.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

UntilAir Partner. Flight revenue for the consummationsix months ended June 30, 2022 also includes $15.6 million of the Initial Public Offering, our only source of liquidity was an initial purchase of ordinary shares by the Sponsor and loans from our Sponsor.

On September 25, 2020,fuel surcharge revenue, which we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 22,500,000 Units, at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $225,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 4,333,333 Private Placement Warrantsbegan collecting effective June 1, 2022. In addition, flight revenue increased due to the Sponsor at a priceacquisition of $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant generating gross proceedsAir Partner, which added $13.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

The increase in aircraft management revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in our recovery of $6,500,000.

On October 2, 2020, in connection with the underwriter’s election to partially exercise of its over-allotment option, we consummated the sale of an additional 1,474,632 Unitsowner and the sale of an additional 196,617 Private Placement Warrants, generating total gross proceeds of $15,041,246.

Following the Initial Public Offering, the partial exercise of the over-allotment option by the underwriter and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $239.7 million was placed in the Trust Account, and we had $1,861,552 of cash held outside of the Trust Account, after payment ofrechargeable costs related to operating aircraft under management, both of which stem from increased flight activity.

The increase in other revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in sales of aircraft inventory and the Initial Public Offering, availableacquisition of Air Partner for working capital purposes. We incurred $12,952,619the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue increased by $252.0 million, or 51%, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in transaction costs, including $4.5cost of revenue is primarily attributable to the increase in Live Flight Legs, the increase in aircraft management revenue and increased whole aircraft sales. In addition, excluding aircraft owner expenses, fuel expense increased by $33.0 million of underwriting fees, paidfor the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to Credit Suisse (of which 10% was reimbursed to cover the financial advisory fee paid to Connaught), $8.391 million of deferred underwriting fees payable to Credit Suisse (of which 10% will be reimbursed to cover the deferred financial advisory fee payable to Connaught) and $577,619 of other costs. Credit Suisse, Connaught and their respective affiliates have engaged in, or may in the future engage in, as applicable, investment banking and other commercial dealings in the ordinary course of business with us, our affiliates or Wheels Up. They have received, or may in the future receive, as applicable, customary fees and commissions for these transactions.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, netwhich was primarily attributable to an increase in fuel prices.

Adjusted Contribution Margin decreased 840 basis points for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, which was primarily attributable to cost pressures and supply constraints impacting us and the industry, partially offset by the acquisition of Air Partner and additional whole aircraft sales. Specifically, pilot availability, increased fuel costs, maintenance challenges. wage inflation and increased third-party fulfillment costs each contributed to the decline in Adjusted Contribution Margin. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above for a definition of Adjusted Contribution Margin, information regarding our use of Adjusted Contribution Margin and a reconciliation of gross margin to Adjusted Contribution Margin.
Other Operating Expenses
Technology and Development
Technology and development expenses increased by $10.7 million, or 71%, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in technology and development expenses was
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primarily attributable to an increase of $5.8 million in employee compensation costs and allocable costs, which was partially offset by higher capitalized costs related to the development of internal use software of $0.7 million. Third-party consultant fees also increased $7.3 million, which was offset by a $6.3 million increase in capitalized costs related to internal use software. Additionally, equipment and enterprise software expense increased by $1.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Lastly, technology and development expenses increased due to the acquisition of Air Partner, which added $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $23.2 million, or 69%, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in sales and marketing was primarily attributable to an increase of $8.5 million for employee compensation costs and allocable costs. In addition, sales commissions increased $2.9 million driven by higher sales activity. Expenses related to in-person Wheels Down events and member benefits increased $5.6 million as we resumed holding events for our members after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Additionally, advertising expense decreased $0.5 million, which was partially offset by an increase in professional service-related fees of $0.2 million. Lastly, sales and marketing expenses increased due to the acquisition of Air Partner, which added $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses increased by $51.9 million, or 153%, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to a $26.7 million increase in equity-based compensation expense due to additional awards that were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2022. In addition, personnel expenses and allocable costs increased $7.0 million and professional service-related fees increased $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Public company related costs, travel and entertainment expenses, office expenses and other costs also increased by approximately $2.5 million. Additionally, general and administrative expenses increased due to the acquisition of Alante Air and Air Partner, which added $0.5 million and $5.2 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $3.0 million, or 11%, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily attributable to a $2.2 million increase in amortization of software development costs and a $0.4 million increase in depreciation expense for leasehold improvements. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense for our owned aircraft and amortization of intangible assets of $0.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Lastly, depreciation and amortization expenses increased due to the acquisition of Air Partner, which added $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by $8.7 million, or (100)%, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in interest expense was attributable to our repayment of substantially all of the outstanding principal of our long-term debt on July 21, 2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our principal sources of liquidity have historically consisted of financing activities, including proceeds from the Business Combination, and operating activities, primarily from the increase in deferred revenue associated with the sale of Prepaid Blocks. As of June 30, 2022, we had approximately $427.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, which were primarily invested in money market funds, and $27.4 million of restricted cash. We believe our cash and cash equivalents on hand will be sufficient to meet our projected working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months.
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Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021
Net cash used in operating activities$(140,175)$(118,911)
Net cash used in investing activities$(181,097)$(2,668)
Net cash used in financing activities$(6,689)$(30,574)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(4,345)$— 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(332,306)$(152,153)
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $941,253. Net$140.2 million. In 2022, the cash outflow from operating activities consisted of our net loss, net of $14,893,876 was affected by interest earned on marketable securitiesnon-cash items of $47,979$65.5 million and changea decrease in fair value of warrant liability of $10,768,484. Changes innet operating assets and liabilities, provided by $3,232,118primarily as a result of cash from operating activities.

Ata $67.4 million decrease in deferred revenue attributable to a significant increase in Live Flight Legs. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Accountsold $332.9 million of $239,843,104. We intendPrepaid Blocks compared to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account, which interest shall be net of taxes payable and excluding deferred underwriting commissions, to complete our Business Combination. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any. To the extent that our share capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete a Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.

At June 30, 2021, we had $28,673 in cash held outside of the Trust Account. We intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, structure, negotiate and complete a Business Combination.

In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor or certain of our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to (other than pursuant to the Promissory Note), loan us additional funds as may be required. If we complete a Business Combination, we may repay such loaned amounts out of the proceeds of the Trust Account released to us. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts, but no proceeds from the Trust Account would be used for such repayment.

On March 8, 2021 and April 30, 2021, Aspirational issued Promissory Notes to the Sponsor, pursuant to which Aspirational borrowed an aggregate principal amount of $100,000 and $150,000, respectively.

Upon the consummation of the business combination, the Company received $656.1$115.9 million in PIPE investment proceeds and cash remaining in trust, net of redemptions and expenses. This cash is available for working capital purposes and management has determined that we have sufficient funds to operate our business for the 12six months following the date of these financial statements.

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Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements

We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as ofended June 30, 2021. We do not participateThe increase in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referredPrepaid Block purchases was primarily attributable to as variable interest entities, which would have been establishedthe growth of Active Members and a new program and pricing announcement in May 2022.

Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the purposesix months ended June 30, 2022 was $181.1 million. In 2022, the cash outflow from investing activities was primarily attributable to $89.4 million for capital expenditures, including $12.9 million of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.software development costs. We have not entered into any off-balance sheetalso purchased $43.8 million of aircraft held for sale. In addition, we acquired Alante Air and Air Partner for $75.1 million, net of cash acquired. The cash outflow was partially offset by $27.1 million from the sale of aircraft that were classified as held for sale.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt oractivities for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $6.7 million. In 2022, the cash outflow from financing activities was attributable to a payment for shares that were withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Our principal commitments consist of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.

Contractual Obligations

We do not have any long-term debt, capital leasecontractual cash obligations under our operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, other than an agreement to pay the Sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000leases for office space, administrativecertain controlled aircraft, corporate headquarters, and support services, provided to the Company. We began incurring these feesoperational facilities, including aircraft hangars. For further information on September 23, 2020 and will continue to incur these fees monthly until the earlierour leases, see Note 12, Leases of the completionNotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
For further information on our critical accounting policies and estimates, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of a Business CombinationFinancial Conditions and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s liquidation.

We have agreed, commencingyear ended December 31, 2021.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For further information on September 23, 2020, to pay Turmeric Capital Singapore Pte Ltd, an affiliaterecent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2, Summary of its Chief Executive Officer, $10,000 per month for support services, including accounting, book and record keeping and cash management services. Upon completion of a Business Combination or its liquidation, we will cease paying these monthly fees.

The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or $8,391,121 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that the Company completes a Business Combination, subject to the termsSignificant Accounting Policies of the underwriting agreement.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of condensed financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires managementNotes to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following critical accounting policies:

Warrant Liability

We account for the warrants issued in connection with our Initial Public Offering in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815 under which the warrants do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as liabilities. Accordingly, we classify the warrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjust the warrants to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our statements of operations.

Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption

We account for our Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Class A ordinary shares subject to mandatory redemption are classified as a liability instrument and are measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable ordinary shares (including ordinary shares that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within our control) are classified as temporary equity. At all other times, ordinary shares are classified as shareholders’ equity. The Class A ordinary shares feature certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of our control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption are presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders’ equity section of the condensed balance sheet.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.

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Net Loss Per Ordinary Share

We apply the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. Net loss per ordinary share, basic and diluted for Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption is calculated by dividing the interest income earned on the Trust Account, net of applicable taxes, if any, by the weighted average number of Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption outstanding for the period. Net loss per ordinary share, basic and diluted for and non-redeemable ordinary shares is calculated by dividing net loss less income attributable to Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, by the weighted average number of shares of non-redeemable ordinary shares outstanding for the period presented.

Recent Accounting Standards

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06 to simplify accounting for certain financial instruments. ASU 2020-06 eliminates the current models that require separation of beneficial conversion and cash conversion features from convertible instruments and simplifies the derivative scope exception guidance pertaining to equity classification of contracts in an entity's own equity. The new standard also introduces additional disclosures for convertible debt and freestanding instruments that are indexed to and settled in an entity's own equity. ASU 2020-06 amends the diluted earnings per share guidance, including the requirement to use the if-converted method for all convertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective January 1, 2022 and should be applied on a full or modified retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted beginning on January 1, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of ASU 2020-06.

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on our condensed financial statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Except for the material changes set forth below, there has not been any material change to the information included in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
In the ordinary course of operating our business, we are exposed to market risks. Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position or results of operations due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our principal market risks have related to interest rates, aircraft fuel, inflation and foreign currency exchange.
Aircraft Fuel
We are subject to market risk associated with changes in the price and availability of aircraft fuel. Aircraft fuel expense for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 represented 15% of our total cost of revenue and includes the recharge of fuel costs to our aircraft management customers. Based on our 2022 fuel consumption, a hypothetical 10% increase in the average price per gallon of aircraft fuel would have increased fuel expense by approximately $6.2 million and $11.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. We do not purchase or hold any derivative instruments to protect against the effects of changes in fuel, but due to our dynamic pricing we do have the ability to raise our prices on those flights priced that way. In addition, our agreements allow us to bill members a fuel price surcharge and we exercised our right to apply this surcharge to our hourly rate for the first time on April 9, 2022. Subsequently, on May 2, 2022, we announced a new fuel surcharge framework. Beginning on June 1, 2022, we calculated and billed the fuel surcharge based on the cost of Jet A fuel, which limits our direct exposure to volatility in Jet A fuel prices to the extent the fuel surcharge applies. See “Recent Developments” above for further information regarding the details of the fuel surcharge.
Foreign Currency Exchange
We are subject to foreign currency exchange risk primarily through Air Partner’s international operations, which involve revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies. To manage foreign currency exchange risk, we execute international revenue and expense transactions in the same foreign currency to the extent practicable. As of June 30, 2021,2022, we weredid not subjecthold any derivative instruments to any market or interest rate risk. Followingprotect against the consummationrisk of our Initial Public Offering, the net proceeds of our Initial Public Offering, including amounts in the Trust Account, have been invested in certain U.S. government obligations with a maturity of 185 days or less or in certain money market funds that invest solely in U.S. treasuries. Due to the short-term nature of these investments, we believe there will be no associated material exposure to interest rate risk.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensureprovide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controlsforms and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer),Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Evaluation In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of Disclosure Controlsachieving the desired control objectives, and Procedures

management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer) carried out an evaluation ofChief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2021.the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Based upon theirthat evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer)Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our disclosure controls and procedures (as definedare effective at a reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Rules 13a-15 (e)Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As we integrate our business and 15d-15 (e) underoptimize processes, we continue to convert our business to a single instance of Netsuite and our Flight Management System to UP FMS. We are employing a phased implementation approach that will provide continued monitoring and assessment to maintain the Exchange Act) were not effective.

The SEC rules define a material weakness as a deficiency, or a combinationeffectiveness of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that aduring and after the conversions. The conversions were not in response to any identified significant deficiency or material misstatementweakness in our internal control over financial reporting.

On April 1, 2022, we acquired all of a registrant’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. Management has concluded the Company has defined material weaknesses in internal controls (1) due to a lackoutstanding equity of controls to identify and record expenses that require accrual to ensure liabilitiesAir Partner plc. We are in the financial statements are reported completelyprocess of analyzing, evaluating and accuratelywhere necessary, implementing changes in controls and (2) due solely toprocedures. As a result, the events that ledprocess may result in additions or changes to our restatement of ourinternal control over financial statements related to the accounting for warrants issued in connection with our initial public offering,reporting.
Except as described in Note 2 to the Notes to Financial Statements entitled “Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements” of our Annual Report as amended on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on May 6, 2021.

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In light of these material weaknesses, we plan to enhance our processes to identify and appropriately apply applicable accounting requirements to better evaluate and understand the nuances of the complex accounting standards that apply to our financial statements. Our plans at this time include providing enhanced access to accounting literature, research materials and documents and increased communication among our personnel and third-party professionals with whom we consult regarding complex accounting applications. The elements of our remediation plan can only be accomplished over time, and we can offer no assurance that these initiatives will ultimately have the intended effects.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Thereabove, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as definedduring the quarter ended June 30, 2022, which were identified in Rules 13a-15(f)connection with management’s evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 and 15d-15(f)15d-15 under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this reportAct, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, as the circumstances that led to the restatement of our financial statements described in our Annual Report as amended on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on May 6, 2021 had not yet been identified. Due solely to the events that led to the restatement of our financial statements, management identified a material weakness in internal controls related to the accounting for warrants issued in connection with our initial public offering, as described in Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements entitled “Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements” of our Annual Report as amended on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on May 6, 2021.

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PART II -II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None.

PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted, which arise in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the outcome of any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.

Factors that could cause our actual resultsFACTORS

In addition to differ materially from thosethe risks set forth below and the information set forth in this Quarterly Report, includeyou should carefully consider the risk factors described in Amendment No. 1“Risk Factors” included under Item 1A. to Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. You should be aware that these risk factors and other information may not describe every risk facing Wheels Up. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Because our software could be used to collect and store personal information, privacy concerns in the territories in which we operate could result in additional costs and liabilities to us or inhibit sales of our software offering.
The regulatory framework for privacy issues worldwide is rapidly evolving and is likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future. Many government bodies and agencies have adopted or are considering adopting laws and regulations regarding the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information and breach notification procedures. We are also required to comply with laws, rules and regulations relating to data security. Interpretation of these laws, rules and regulations and their application to our software and professional services in applicable jurisdictions is ongoing and cannot be fully determined at this time.
In the SECU.S., these include rules and regulations promulgated under the authority of the Federal Trade Commission, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and other state and federal laws relating to privacy and data security. By way of example, the CCPA requires covered businesses to provide new disclosures to California residents, provide them new ways to opt-out of certain disclosures of personal information, and allows for a new cause of action for data breaches. It includes a framework that includes potential statutory damages and private rights of action. There is some uncertainty as to how the CCPA, and similar privacy laws emerging in other states, could impact our business as it depends on how such laws will be interpreted. As we expand our operations, compliance with privacy laws may increase our operating costs.
Outside the U.S., an increasing number of laws, regulations, and industry standards apply to data privacy and security. For example, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), took effect in the European Union (“EU”) on May 6, 2021. As25, 2018. Notwithstanding the withdrawal of the dateUnited Kingdom (“UK”), from the EU, by operation of this Quarterly Report, there have been no material changesthe so-called UK GDPR, the GDPR continues to apply in substantially equivalent form, so when we refer to the risk factors disclosedGDPR, we are also making reference to the UK GDPR in the context of the UK, unless the context requires otherwise. The GDPR increased covered businesses’ data privacy and security obligations and imposed stringent data privacy and security requirements, including, for example, detailed notices about how such businesses process personal data, the implementation of security measures, mandatory security breach notification requirements, contractual data protection requirements on data processors and limitations on the retention of records of personal data processing activities.
Such restrictions could increase our final prospectus filed with the SEC.

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

On September 25, 2020, we consummated our Initial Public Offering of 22,500,000 Units, and on October 2, 2020 sold 1,474,632 Units to the underwriters on upon the underwriters’ election to partially exercise their over-allotment option, at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating total gross proceeds of $239,746,320. Each unit consist of one Class A ordinary share of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share, and one-third of one redeemable warrants of the Company. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share for $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. Credit Suisse acted as the sole book-running manager. The securities sold in the offering were registered under the Securities Act on registration statements on Form S-1 (No. 333-248592). The registration statements became effective on September 22, 2020.

Simultaneously with the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, and the exercise of the over-allotment option in part and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, we consummated a private placement of 4,333,333 and 196,617 Private Placement Warrants, respectively, to our Sponsor at a price of $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant, generating aggregate total proceeds of $6,794,926. Such securities were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

The Private Placement Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants underlying the Units sold in the Initial Public Offering, except that the Private Placement Warrants and the Class A ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of the Private Placement Warrants will not be transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of a Business Combination, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additionally, the Private Placement Warrants will be exercisable on a cashless basis and be non-redeemable, except as described above, so long as they are held by the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees. If the Private Placement Warrants are held by someone other than the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees, the Private Placement Warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the Public Warrants.

Of the gross proceeds received from the Initial Public Offering including the partial exercise of the option to purchase additional Units, and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, $239,746,320 was placed in the Trust Account.

We paid a total of $4,794,926 in underwriting discounts and commissions and $577,619 for other costs and expenses related to the Initial Public Offering. In addition, the underwriter agreed to defer $8,391,121 in underwriting discounts and commissions.

For a description of the use of the proceeds generated in our Initial Public Offering, see Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.

PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

SECURITIES

None.


ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

INFORMATION

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Report.
No.Description of Exhibit
3.1

No.

3.2

Description

31.1

10.1

10.2
10.3
10.4
31.1*

31.2

31.2*

32.1

32.1**

32.2

32.2**

101.INS

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101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

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*Filed herewith
**Furnished herewith
Identifies each management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this reportQuarterly Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Wheels Up Experience Inc. (Successor to Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp.)

WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.

Date: August 19, 2021

11, 2022

/s/ Kenneth Dichter

Name:

Kenneth Dichter

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Eric Jacobs

/s/ Todd Smith
Date: August 19, 2021

11, 2022

Name:

Eric Jacobs

Todd Smith

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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