Endeavor Southeast, Delta, and Wheels Up Announce Official Partnership
Partnership reflects Delta and Wheels Up’s commitment to supporting Endeavor Southeast’s mission and high
Louisville, KY — September 29th, 2026 — Endeavor Southeast today announced a new partnership with Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Wheels Up (NYSE: UP), bringing together three organizations committed to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs and helping them build, scale and grow their businesses.
Through the partnership, Delta and Wheels Up will engage with Endeavor Southeast’s network of entrepreneurs across Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee through events, educational opportunities and other programming designed to support the Endeavor community. The partnership will also provide opportunities for Endeavor members to learn more about commercial and private aviation solutions that can support their evolving travel needs as their businesses grow.
“Endeavor Southeast is focused on giving high-impact entrepreneurs the connections, resources and community they need to scale,” said Justin Brown, Managing Director, Endeavor Southeast. “Delta and Wheels Up share our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, and we’re proud to welcome them as partners as we continue building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem across our entire region and beyond.”
Delta and Wheels Up bring together commercial and private aviation, providing hybrid travel solutions designed to meet a broad range of business travel needs through one connected relationship. With Delta’s extensive global network and Wheels Up’s ability to access thousands of airports worldwide, companies can reach more places and create more efficient journeys – helping save valuable time and stay connected to the people and opportunities that drive their businesses forward.
“We’re proud to support Endeavor Southeast and the entrepreneurs driving growth and innovation across the region,” said Mike Bowman, EVP of Corporate Sales, Wheels Up. “As these businesses grow, their travel needs become increasingly complex. Only Delta and Wheels Up can provide the right aircraft for the right mission – for anything, from anywhere, to any destination in the world – giving them solutions to stay connected to the people and opportunities that matter most.”
About Endeavor Southeast
Endeavor Southeast is part of the global Endeavor network, the leading community of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs. Endeavor Southeast selects and supports the most ambitious founders with the greatest potential to scale, providing access to mentorship, markets, talent, and capital.
About Delta Air Lines
Through exceptional service and the power of innovation, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel tailored to every customer. There are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class customer experience on up to 5,500 daily Delta and Delta Connection flights to more than 300 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to each other.
Delta served more than 200 million customers in 2025 – safely, reliably and with industry-leading customer service innovation – and was recognized by Cirium for being the top on-time airline in North America for the fifth consecutive year. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta operates significant hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bogota, Boston, Detroit, Lima, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo.
As the leading global airline, Delta’s mission to connect the world creates opportunities, fosters understanding and expands horizons by connecting people and communities to each other and to their own potential. A founding member of the SkyTeam alliance and powered by innovative and strategic partnerships throughout the world with Aeromexico, Air France-KLM, China Eastern, Korean Air, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet, Delta brings more choice and competition to customers worldwide. Delta’s premium product line is elevated by its unique partnership with Wheels Up Experience.
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is a leading global provider of on-demand private aviation with a large, diverse fleet and a network of safety-vetted charter operators, all committed to safety and service. Customers access charter and membership programs and premium commercial travel benefits through a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also provides cargo services to a range of clients, including individuals and government organizations, via Air Partner Cargo. With the Wheels Up app and website, members can easily search, book, and fly. For more information, visit www.wheelsup.com.