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Costco selling $17,500 subscription to Wheels Up private jet service
Nathan Bomey
| USA TODAY
Looking to score Black Friday deals? These apps can help.While Black Friday may look a little different this month, these services help find deep discounts at retail stores and online.Let’s just say there won’t be any free sampling with this Costco product.Costco is now selling memberships to a private jet service. The wholesale club is offering a 12-month membership to private aviation service Wheels Up for $17,499.99.That includes a $3,500 Costco Shop Card, a $4,000 flight credit and “guaranteed nationwide aircraft availability up to 365 days a year,” Costco says.Customers will also receive access to events and a one-year membership to Inspirato, which provides luxury vacation rentals.Wheels Up operates more than 300 planes and has access to more than 1,250 “partner aircraft.”Subcribers can book a flight as little as 24 hours ahead of time. Flight prices vary.Costco updating coronavirus mask policy: Requiring shoppers with medical conditions to wear face shieldsFollow USA TODAY reporter Nathan Bomey on Twitter @NathanBomey.
