The World Travel Awards has announced its 2026 winners and flyExclusive, Inc. (NYSE American: FLYX) has been named North America’s Leading Private Jet Charter Company 2026. flyExclusive was nominated alongside other well-known names in private aviation.

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flyExclusive has been awarded the Leading Private Jet Charter Company for 2026 as voted by the World Travel Awards. This award is a result of all the hard work and dedication that every member of our team gives every single day and on every single flight.

The World Travel Awards have recognized excellence in travel and tourism since 1993, and winners are chosen by vote. That means this award reflects what clients experience on every trip. Behind each flight is one connected team of pilots, technicians and client service professionals working to make private travel fit the way each client wants to fly.

“Above all else, this award belongs to our people, who work tirelessly to earn our clients’ trust on every flight,” said Jim Segrave, Founder, CEO and Chairman of flyExclusive. “Every pilot, technician and service professional on our team knows that when clients step onto one of our jets, they are trusting us with what matters most to them, whether that’s time with their family or a meeting that could shape their business. We never take that lightly. This recognition tells us our clients feel that commitment, and it pushes us to raise the bar even higher.”

flyExclusive is grateful that so many travelers have had a great experience flying with the company. For those who want that same experience more often, flyExclusive offers Jet Club and Fractional ownership. These programs give clients exclusive access to private jet travel with benefits that go beyond a single trip. With the best member-to-aircraft ratio in the industry, flyExclusive makes sure members can count on an aircraft being available when they need to fly.

The award follows another recent honor for the company. On October 7, Matthew Lesmeister, President of MRO and Maintenance, was named a 2026 Trailblazer by Business North Carolina at the NC Rural Economic Summit. The Trailblazer Award recognizes North Carolinians under 40 who are building successful businesses while making a positive impact in communities with fewer than 150,000 residents. Lesmeister earned the honor by helping create and sustain skilled aviation jobs in Kinston, where flyExclusive has built its headquarters and maintenance operations.

About flyExclusive

flyExclusive (NYSE American: FLYX) is a FAA-certificated private aviation company providing charter, Jet Club membership, and fractional ownership services worldwide. The company operates a combined total of approximately 80 jets, ranging from light to large cabin sizes, with full operational control over maintenance, refurbishment, and avionics through its in-house MRO facilities at its headquarters in Kinston, North Carolina. Learn more at www.flyexclusive.com.

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"This award belongs to our people, who work tirelessly to earn our clients’ trust on every flight,” said Jim Segrave, "This recognition tells us our clients feel that commitment, and it pushes us to raise the bar even higher.”