Clearwater private air service firm nearly doubles revenue, to $40M

Keeping ultra-high-net-worth clients happy is what drives entrepreneur Barry Shevlin and his team at FlyUSA. A new enhanced membership program is a big aid in that effort.

Barry Shevlin says the majority of FlyUSA's business is from repeat customers.
Barry Shevlin says the majority of FlyUSA's business is from repeat customers.
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New customers are great. But repeat, dedicated customers are even better. 

That’s why Clearwater-based luxury private-flight company FlyUSA recently launched its newly elevated membership program called the Ascend Club. Members get perks like preferred pricing, a dedicated Ascend Club travel advisor and a 2% cash-back rebate on travel. 

 

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