UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(Rule 14a-101)

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Table of Contents

Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

It is important that your shares be represented regardless of the number of shares you may hold. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting online, we urge you to vote your shares via the toll-free telephone number or over the Internet, as described in the enclosed materials. If you receive a copy of the proxy card by mail, you may sign, date and mail the proxy card in the enclosed return envelope. Promptly voting your shares is important to ensure the presence of a quorum at the Annual Meeting and will save the Company the expense of further solicitation. Submitting your proxy now will not prevent you from voting your shares at the Annual Meeting if you desire to do so, as your proxy is revocable at your option.

Proxy Summary

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this proxy statement. This summary does not contain all the information that you should consider, and you should read the entire proxy statement carefully before voting. Page references are supplied to help you find further information in this proxy statement.

A complete list of holders of record of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock will be open to the examination of any stockholder for a period of ten days prior to the Annual Meeting at our principal executive offices at 4000 Center at North Hills Street, Suite 300, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609. The list of these stockholders will also be available on the bottom of your screen during the Annual Meeting after entering the 16-digit control number included on your proxy card or on the instructions that accompanied your proxy materials. The Annual Meeting may be postponed or adjourned from time to time without notice other than by announcement at the Annual Meeting.

Voting Matters and Vote Recommendation

The following table summarizes the proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting and the voting recommendation of the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) with respect to each proposal.

Proxy Statement

This proxy statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation by the Board of proxies to be voted at the Annual Meeting to be held on [ ], at [ ]., Eastern Time, and at any postponement or adjournment thereof. The Annual Meeting will be a completely virtual meeting, which will be conducted via live webcast. You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting online and submit your questions and vote during the meeting by visiting [ ] and entering your 16-digit control number included on your proxy card or on the instructions that accompanied your proxy materials.

Holders of record of shares of our Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (“Class A common stock”), and Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (“Class B common stock” and, together with our Class A common stock, the “Common Stock”), as of the close of business on [ ] (the “Record Date”), will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting and any postponement or adjournment thereof. As of the Record Date, there were [ ] shares of Class A common stock and [ ] of Class B common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, representing [ ] and [ ] of the combined voting power of our Common Stock, respectively. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote on any matter presented to stockholders at the Annual Meeting.

This proxy statement and the Company’s Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Annual Report”) were first released on or about [ ] to our stockholders as of the Record Date.

In this proxy statement, “flyExclusive”, “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to flyExclusive, Inc. and its subsidiaries taken as a whole.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE STOCKHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD [ ].

This proxy statement and our 2025 Annual Report are available at [ ]. To view these materials online please have your 16-digit control number(s) available that is included on your proxy card or on the instructions that accompanied these proxy materials. On the website, you can also elect to receive distributions of our proxy statements and annual reports to stockholders for future annual meetings of stockholders by electronic delivery. For specific instructions on making such an election, please refer to the instructions on your proxy card or voting instruction form.

Proposals

At the Annual Meeting, our stockholders will be asked:

We know of no other business that will be presented at the Annual Meeting. If any other matter properly comes before the stockholders for a vote at the Annual Meeting, however, the proxy holders named on the Company’s proxy card will vote your shares in accordance with their best judgment.

Recommendations of the Board of Directors

The Board recommends that you vote your shares as indicated below. If you return a properly completed proxy card, or vote your shares by telephone or Internet, your shares of Common Stock will be voted on your behalf as you direct. You may also vote your shares online at the Annual Meeting. If not otherwise specified, the shares of Common Stock represented by the proxies will be voted, and the Board recommends that you vote:

If any other matter properly comes before the stockholders for a vote at the Annual Meeting, the proxy holders named on the Company’s proxy card will vote your shares in accordance with their best judgment.

General Information

We were a special purpose acquisition company called EG Acquisition Corp. (“EGA”) prior to the closing (the “Closing”) of a business combination (the “Business Combination”) on December 27, 2023. The Business Combination represents the transactions contemplated by the Equity Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2022 (as amended on April 21, 2023, the “Equity Purchase Agreement”) whereby LGM Enterprises, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company (“LGM”), became a wholly owned subsidiary of EGA. In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, EGA was renamed “flyExclusive, Inc.” For further information on the Business Combination, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

On February 13, 2025, we signed a merger agreement with Jet.AI Inc. ("Jet.AI"), Jet.AI SpinCo, Inc. ("SpinCo"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet.AI, and FlyX Merger Sub, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned subsidiary of flyExclusive. The transaction closed on July 13, 2026, when Merger Sub merged into SpinCo and SpinCo became our wholly owned subsidiary (the “Merger”). Each outstanding share of SpinCo common stock was converted into the right to receive 3.6253 shares of our Class A common stock, for a total of 7,096,117 shares, which may be adjusted once the final purchase price is set after closing.

Information About this Proxy Statement

Why you are viewing or have received this proxy statement. You are viewing or have received these proxy materials because the Board is soliciting your proxy to vote your shares at the Annual Meeting. This proxy statement includes information that we are required to provide to you under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and that is designed to assist you in voting your shares of Common Stock.

Proxy Materials. On or about [ ], we made available to our stockholders the proxy materials, including this proxy statement and our 2025 Annual Report. Instructions regarding how you can vote are contained on the proxy card included in the materials.

Householding. SEC rules permit us to provide a single set of proxy materials to one address shared by two or more of our stockholders. This delivery method is referred to as “householding” and can result in significant cost savings. To take advantage of this opportunity, we have provided only one set of proxy materials to multiple stockholders who share an address, unless we received contrary instructions from the impacted stockholders prior to the mailing date. We agree to deliver promptly, upon written or oral request, a separate copy of the proxy materials, as requested, to any stockholder at the shared address to which a single copy of those documents was delivered.

If your household was provided a single set of proxy materials this year, but you would prefer to be provided your own copy, please contact [ ] at [ ]. You will be removed from the householding program within 30 days of receipt of your instructions at which time you will then be sent separate copies of the documents. If you are currently a stockholder sharing an address with another stockholder and wish to be provided only one copy of future proxy materials for your household, please contact [ ] at the above phone number or address.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This proxy statement contains “forward-looking statements.” When contained in this proxy statement, the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside our management’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors discussed from time to time in this proxy statement, including the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in other documents which we file with the SEC.

These include the risks described in this proxy statement under "Risk Factors Relating to the Restated Certificate and the Common Stock Exchange Offer," and the risks described under Proposal 2: Approval of the third amended and restated certificate of incorporation to authorize 100,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock and 100,000,000 shares of Class D Common Stock.

In addition, these statements could be affected by risks and uncertainties related to:

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those expressed or implied by these forward- looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us and our current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions as of the date of this proxy statement, and involve a number of judgments, risks, and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Questions and Answers About the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Who is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting?

The Record Date for the Annual Meeting is [ ]. You are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting only if you were a holder of record of Common Stock at the close of business on that date, or if you hold a valid proxy for the Annual Meeting. Each outstanding share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote for all matters before the Annual Meeting. At the close of business on the Record Date, there were [ ] shares of Class A common stock and [ ] shares of Class B common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.

What is the difference between being a “record holder” and holding shares in “street name”?

A record holder holds shares in his or her name. If you are a record holder, your set of proxy materials has been provided to you directly by the Company.

Shares held in “street name” means shares that are held in the name of a bank or broker on a person’s behalf. Proxy materials have been forwarded to you by that organization if your shares are held in “street name.”

Am I entitled to vote if my shares are held in “street name”?

Yes. If your shares are held by a bank or a brokerage firm, you are considered the “beneficial owner” of those shares held in “street name.” If your shares are held in street name, these proxy materials are being provided to you by your bank or brokerage firm, along with a voting instruction card if you receive printed copies of the proxy materials. As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your bank or brokerage firm how to vote your shares, and the bank or brokerage firm is required to vote your shares in accordance with your instructions. If your shares are held in street name and you would like to vote at the Annual Meeting, you may visit [ ] and enter the 16-digit control number included in the voting instruction card provided to you by your bank or brokerage firm. If you hold your shares in street name and you did not receive a 16-digit control number, you may need to log in to your bank or brokerage firm’s website to access the meeting and vote. Instructions should also be provided on the voting instruction card provided by your bank or brokerage firm.

How many shares must be present to hold the Annual Meeting?

A quorum must be present at the Annual Meeting for any business to be conducted. The presence at the Annual Meeting online or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote on the Record Date will constitute a quorum.

Who can attend the Annual Meeting?

As in the past, flyExclusive has decided to hold the Annual Meeting entirely online this year. You may attend the Annual Meeting online only if you are a flyExclusive stockholder who is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, or if you hold a valid proxy for the Annual Meeting. You may attend and participate in the Annual Meeting by visiting the following website: [ ]. To attend and participate in the Annual Meeting, you will need the 16-digit control number included on your proxy card or on the instructions that accompanied your proxy materials. If your shares are held in “street name,” you may visit [ ] and enter the 16-digit control number included in the voting instruction card provided to you by your bank or brokerage firm. If you hold your shares in street name and you did not receive a 16-digit control number, you may need to log in to your bank or brokerage firm’s website to access the meeting and vote. Instructions should also be provided on the voting instruction card provided by your bank or brokerage firm.

What if a quorum is not present at the Annual Meeting?

If a quorum is not present at the scheduled time of the Annual Meeting, either (i) the person presiding over the meeting or (ii) if directed to be voted on by the person presiding over the meeting, a majority in voting power of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, present electronically or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum is present or represented.

What does it mean if I receive more than one set of proxy materials?

It means that your shares are held in more than one account at the transfer agent and/or with banks or brokers. Please vote all of your shares. To ensure that all of your shares are voted, for each set of proxy materials, please submit your proxy by phone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed envelope.

How do I vote?

Stockholders of Record. If you are a stockholder of record, you may vote:

Internet and telephone voting facilities for stockholders of record will be available 24 hours a day and will close at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on [ ]. Mailed proxy cards must be received by [ ] in order to be counted at the Annual Meeting. To participate in the Annual Meeting, including to vote via the Internet or telephone or electronically during the meeting, you will need the 16-digit control number included on your proxy card or on the instructions that accompanied your proxy materials.

Whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting online, we urge you to vote your shares as promptly as possible to ensure your representation and the presence of a quorum at the Annual Meeting. If you submit your proxy, you may still decide to virtually attend the Annual Meeting and vote your shares electronically.

Beneficial Owners of Shares Held in “Street Name.” If your shares are held in “street name” through a bank or broker, you will receive instructions on how to vote from the bank or broker. You must follow their instructions in order for your shares to be voted. Internet and telephone voting also may be offered to stockholders owning shares through certain banks and brokers. If your shares are held in “street name,” you may visit [ ] and enter the 16-digit control number included in the voting instruction card provided to you by your bank or brokerage firm. If you hold your shares in street name and you did not receive a 16-digit control number, you may need to log in to your bank or brokerage firm’s website to access the Annual Meeting and vote. Instructions should also be provided on the voting instruction card provided by your bank or brokerage firm.

What if I lose my 16-digit control number?

If you lose your 16-digit control number, you may join the Annual Meeting as a “Guest,” but you will not be able to vote, ask questions or access the list of stockholders as of the Record Date. You will need to obtain your own Internet access if you choose to attend the Annual Meeting online and/or vote over the Internet.

Can I change my vote after I submit my proxy?

Yes. If you are a registered stockholder, you may revoke your proxy and change your vote:

Your most recent proxy card or Internet or telephone proxy is the one that is counted. Your attendance at the Annual Meeting by itself will not revoke your proxy unless you give written notice of revocation to the Secretary before your proxy is voted or you vote online at the Annual Meeting.

If your shares are held in street name, you may change or revoke your voting instructions by following the specific directions provided to you by your bank or broker, or you may vote during the Annual Meeting by obtaining your 16-digit control number from your bank or broker or otherwise voting through your bank or broker.

Who will count the votes?

A representative of [ ], our inspector of election, will tabulate and certify the votes.

What if I do not specify how my shares are to be voted?

If you submit a proxy but do not indicate any voting instructions, the persons named as proxies will vote in accordance with the recommendations of the Board. The Board's recommendations are indicated on page 5 of this proxy statement, as well as with the description of each proposal in this proxy statement.

Do I have any dissenters’ or appraisal rights with respect to any of the matters to be voted on at the Annual Meeting?

No. Delaware law does not provide stockholders any dissenters’ or appraisal rights with respect to the matters to be voted on at the Annual Meeting.

Do any of the Company’s directors or executive officers have interests in the matters to be voted on at the Annual Meeting?

Yes. Mr. Segrave Jr., our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, and certain of our other directors and executive officers have interests in the Restated Certificate Proposal that are different from, or in addition to, those of our stockholders generally. See “Proposal 2—Interests of Certain Persons in the Restated Certificate Proposal.”

Will any other business be conducted at the Annual Meeting?

We know of no other business that will be presented at the Annual Meeting. If any other matter properly comes before the stockholders for a vote at the Annual Meeting, however, the proxy holders named on the Company’s proxy card will vote your shares in accordance with their best judgment.

Why hold a virtual meeting?

A virtual meeting enables increased stockholder attendance and participation because stockholders can participate from any location around the world. You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting online and submit your questions and vote by visiting [ ] and by following the instructions above. Stockholders will have similar rights and opportunities to participate at the Annual Meeting as they would at an in-person meeting.

What if during the check-in time or during the Annual Meeting I have technical difficulties or trouble accessing the virtual meeting website?

We encourage stockholders to log into the virtual Annual Meeting beginning 15 minutes prior to the start of the Annual Meeting to test their Internet connectivity. We will have technicians ready to assist you with any technical difficulties you may have while accessing the virtual meeting website, and the information for assistance will be located on [ ].

Will there be a question and answer session during the Annual Meeting?

As part of the Annual Meeting, we will hold a live Q&A session, during which we intend to answer questions submitted online during the meeting that are pertinent to the Company and the meeting matters, for up to 15 minutes following the completion of the Annual Meeting. Only stockholders that have accessed the Annual Meeting as a stockholder (rather than a “Guest”) by following the procedures outlined above in “Who can attend the Annual Meeting?” will be permitted to submit questions during the Annual Meeting. Each stockholder is limited to one question in order to allow us to answer questions from as many stockholders as possible. Questions should be succinct and only cover a single topic. We will not address questions that are, among other things:

Questions and answers may be grouped by topic, and we may group substantially similar questions together and answer them once. If there are matters of individual concern to a stockholder and not of general concern to all stockholders, or if a question posed was not otherwise answered, we encourage stockholders to contact us separately after the Annual Meeting.

Additional information regarding the Q&A session will be available in the “Rules of Conduct” available on the Annual Meeting webpage for stockholders that have accessed the Annual Meeting as a stockholder (rather than a “Guest”) by following the procedures outlined above in “Who can attend the Annual Meeting?”.

How many votes are required for the approval of the proposals to be voted upon and how will abstentions and broker non-votes be treated?

What is a “vote withheld” and an “abstention” and how will votes withheld and abstentions be treated?

A “vote withheld,” in the case of Proposal 1, and an “abstention,” in the case of Proposals 2, and 3, will be counted as present and entitled to vote for purposes of determining a quorum. With respect to Proposal 1, a “vote withheld” is not considered a vote cast and will therefore have no effect on Proposal 1. An “abstention” with respect to Proposals 2 and 3, however, will represent a stockholder’s affirmative choice to decline to vote on a proposal and will have the same effect as a vote against the respective proposal.

What are broker non-votes and do they count for determining a quorum?

Generally, broker non-votes occur when shares held by a broker in “street name” for a beneficial owner are not voted with respect to a particular proposal because the broker (i) has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner and (ii) lacks discretionary voting power to vote those shares. A broker is entitled, but not obligated, to vote shares held for a beneficial owner on routine matters, such as Proposal 3 (the ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm), without instructions from the beneficial owner of those shares. On the other hand, absent instructions from the beneficial owner of such shares, a broker is not entitled to vote shares held for a beneficial owner on non-routine matters, such as Proposal 1 (election of directors) or Proposal 2 (approval of the Restated Certificate). Broker non-votes count for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present. Broker non-votes, if any, will have no effect on Proposals 1. A broker non-vote will have the same effect as a vote against Proposal 2. We do not expect broker non-votes for Proposal 3.

Where can I find the voting results of the Annual Meeting?

We plan to announce preliminary voting results at the Annual Meeting and we will report the final results in a Current Report on Form 8-K, which we intend to file with the SEC within four business days after the Annual Meeting.

Who is paying for this proxy solicitation?

Your proxy is solicited by and on behalf of our Board, whose Notice of Annual Meeting is attached to this proxy statement, and the entire cost of our solicitation will be borne by us. In addition to the use of mail, proxies may be solicited by personal interview, telephone, e-mail and facsimile by our directors, officers and other employees who will not be specially compensated for these services. We will also request that brokers, nominees, custodians and other fiduciaries forward soliciting materials to the beneficial owners of shares held by the brokers, nominees, custodians and other fiduciaries. We will reimburse these persons for their reasonable expenses in connection with these activities.

Proposals to be Voted on

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

At the Annual Meeting, seven directors will be elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified or until each such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

In the event that any of the nominees should become unable to serve, or for good cause will not serve, as a director, it is intended that votes will be cast for a substitute nominee designated by the Board or the Board may elect to reduce its size. The Board has no reason to believe that the nominees named below will be unable to serve if elected. Each of the nominees has consented to being named in this proxy statement and to serve if elected.

Stockholders’ Agreement

As part of the Business Combination, EGA (now flyExclusive), Mr. Segrave Jr., in his personal capacity and as custodian for shares of Class B common stock held in trusts for his children, and EG Sponsor, LLC who was a significant equity owner of EGA (the “Sponsor”), entered into a Stockholders’ Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Segrave Jr. (in his personal and custodial capacities) and the Sponsor agreed to vote each of their respective securities of flyExclusive that may be voted in the election of flyExclusive’s directors for two members nominated by the Sponsor. At this time, those two Sponsor nominees are Gregg S. Hymowitz and Gary Fegel.

In the event the Sponsor ceases, collectively, to own voting stock of the Company bearing at least: (A) 15% of the aggregate outstanding voting power of the Company, the Sponsor shall only be entitled to nominate one member of the Board as of the date Sponsor ceases to hold the aforementioned requisite securities of the Company; and (B) 5% of the aggregate outstanding voting power of the Company, the Sponsor shall no longer be entitled to nominate any members of the Board as of such date. As of the Record Date, the Sponsor, together with its affiliates EnTrust Emerald (Cayman) LP and ETG Omni LLC, held [ ] outstanding shares of Class A common stock, representing approximately [ ] of the aggregate outstanding voting power of the Company, and accordingly the Sponsor remains entitled to nominate two members of the Board.

Vote Required

The proposal regarding the election of directors requires the approval of a plurality of the votes cast. This means that the seven nominees receiving the highest number of affirmative “FOR” votes will be elected as directors. Votes withheld and broker non-votes are not considered to be votes cast and, accordingly, will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on this proposal.

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the election of the seven director nominees below.

The current members of the Board who are directors are and their principal occupations and business experience, for at least the past five years, are as follows:

Proposal 2: Approval of the third amended and restated certificate of incorporation to authorize 100,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock and 100,000,000 shares of Class D Common Stock

Overview

The Board has approved the Restated Certificate to create two new classes of common stock, which would be known as Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock. The Restated Certificate would authorize the designation of 100,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock and 100,000,000 shares of Class D Common Stock. Shares of our Class A Common Stock are traded on the NYSE American. Shares of our Class B Common Stock are not listed or traded on any exchange.

If approved, the creation of the Class C Common Stock and the Class D Common Stock would become effective upon the filing of the Restated Certificate with the Delaware Secretary of State. We will file the Restated Certificate as soon as practicable after having received approval from our stockholders for this proposal, if received. The full text of the proposed Restated Certificate is attached to this Proxy Statement as Annex A. However, the text of the proposed Restated Certificate is subject to revision to include such changes as may be required by the Delaware Secretary of State and as our Board deems necessary and advisable to effect the proposed Restated Certificate.

The new classes of Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock would each consist of 100,000,000 shares. Each share of Class C Common Stock would have identical terms to a share of Class A Common Stock, and each share of Class D Common Stock would have identical terms to a share of Class B Common Stock, except with respect to voting power. Stockholders would be entitled to twelve votes for each share of Class C Common Stock or Class D Common Stock held by them compared to one vote for each share of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, when voting together on matters presented to our stockholders.

Subject to rules and regulations of the SEC and the NYSE American, if issued, shares of our Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock would be freely transferable. Like the Class A Common Stock, the Class C Common Stock is expected to be listed on the NYSE American. The Class D Common Stock would not be listed on an exchange. Additionally, mirroring the Class A Common Stock, holders of Class C Common Stock will possess full economic rights, including the right to receive dividends and other distributions when and if declared by the Board pursuant to the Restated Certificate.

Mirroring the Class B Common Stock, holders of Class D Common Stock will possess no economic rights. Beneficial holders of Class D Common Stock would be authorized to exchange their LGM Common Units for Class C Common Stock.

Description of the Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock

The following summary of the terms of the Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Restated Certificate attached as Annex A.

Authorized Capital Stock. Upon effectiveness of the Restated Certificate, our authorized capital stock will consist of 525,000,000 shares, consisting of 200,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, 100,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, 100,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock, 100,000,000 shares of Class D Common Stock and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

Voting Rights. Each share of Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock will entitle its holder to twelve votes, and each share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will continue to entitle its holder to one vote, on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of all four classes will vote together as a single class on all matters, except as otherwise required by Delaware law or the Restated Certificate.

Economic Rights. Holders of Class C Common Stock will be entitled to receive dividends and other distributions, when and if declared by the Board, on a pari passu basis with holders of Class A Common Stock, and to share

ratably with holders of Class A Common Stock in our assets remaining upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up. Like the Class B Common Stock, the Class D Common Stock will carry no rights to dividends or other distributions or to receive assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up.

Conversion and Exchange. Holders of Class D Common Stock will be entitled to exchange their LGM Common Units for shares of Class C Common Stock on a one-for-one basis, and upon any such exchange an equal number of shares of Class D Common Stock will be surrendered and cancelled.

Purpose of the Restated Certificate

If stockholders approve of the Restated Certificate, the Company will permit holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively, the opportunity to exchange, on a one-for-one basis (with no cash consideration), up to 50% of the shares held for Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock, respectively, and permit holders of warrants and options to purchase Class A common stock to exchange those warrants and options for warrants and options to purchase (i) Class C Common Stock in an amount equal to 50% of the Class A Common Stock underlying such warrants and options and (ii) Class A Common Stock in an amount equal to 50% of the Class A Common Stock underlying such warrants and options (the “Common Stock Exchange Offer”). The Common Stock Exchange Offer is designed to permit all holders to maintain their relative voting power if they participate equally. The purpose of the Restated Certificate and Common Stock Exchange Offer is to address individual liquidity and portfolio management needs without effecting a redistribution of relative voting power among the Company’s stockholders, thereby maintaining continuity and stability in the Company’s governance structure. Participation in the Common Stock Exchange Offer will be elective; a stockholder does not need to participate in the Common Stock Exchange Offer.

Another important objective of the Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock structure and the Common Stock Exchange Offer is to preserve the Company’s capacity to raise capital through future issuances of Class A Common Stock. By providing an elective, one-for-one exchange of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable, into Class C Common Stock or Class D Common Stock, as applicable, on the same terms and subject to the same per-holder cap, participating holders can more readily maintain their economic interests if and when the Company undertakes future primary issuances of Class A shares.

If the Restated Certificate is approved by our stockholders and we move forward with the Common Stock Exchange Offer, we will provide to stockholders a detailed document related to the Common Stock Exchange Offer that sets out all of the terms and conditions of, and the means by which to participate in, the Common Stock Exchange Offer. The Common Stock Exchange Offer can only be made by such document. This proxy statement is not an offer to participate in the Common Stock Exchange Offer.

Risk Factors Relating to the Restated Certificate and the Common Stock Exchange Offer

Before deciding how to vote on the Restated Certificate Proposal, you should carefully consider the risks described below, together with the other information in this proxy statement, including Annex A, and the risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and our subsequent filings with the SEC. These risks are not the only ones we face. Additional risks that we do not currently know about, or that we currently consider immaterial, could also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and the market price of our securities. If the Restated Certificate Proposal is approved and we complete the Common Stock Exchange Offer, the holders of our Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, warrants and options will be subject to the risks described below.

Mr. Segrave Jr. controls us today and will continue to control us after the Common Stock Exchange Offer. His interests may differ from yours.

As of October 16, 2026, Jim Segrave Jr. beneficially owned approximately 51.1% of our Class A Common Stock and 100% of our Class B Common Stock outstanding, representing a combined voting power of approximately

51.1%, assuming that all LGM Common Units, all of our publicly traded warrants (“Public Warrants”), all of the privately placed warrants we issued in connection with our IPO (the “Private Placement Warrants”) and all of our other outstanding warrants are exercised or exchanged for shares of our Class A Common Stock. Based on the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock actually outstanding and entitled to vote as of that date, without giving effect to the exercise of any warrants or the exchange of any LGM Common Units, Mr. Segrave Jr. held approximately 57.5% of the combined voting power of our Common Stock. Immediately after the completion of the Common Stock Exchange Offer, assuming full participation by all holders of Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, warrants and options, Mr. Segrave Jr. would beneficially own, on a fully-diluted basis, approximately 51.1% of our Class A Common Stock, 100% of our Class B Common Stock, 51.1% of our Class C Common Stock and 100% of our Class D Common Stock outstanding, representing a combined voting power of approximately 51.1%, assuming that all LGM Common Units, all of our Public Warrants, all of the Private Placement Warrants and all of our other outstanding warrants are exercised or exchanged for shares of our Class A Common Stock or Class C Common Stock, as applicable. If, however, Mr. Segrave Jr. participates fully in the Common Stock Exchange Offer and no other holder participates, his share of the combined voting power of our outstanding Common Stock would increase from approximately 57.5% to approximately 83%, without giving effect to the exercise of any warrants or the exchange of any LGM Common Units. Accordingly, Mr. Segrave currently is and will continue to be able to control or exert substantial influence over all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election of directors and amendments of our organization documents. Mr. Segrave may have interests that differ from those of the other stockholders and may vote in a way with which the other stockholders disagree and which may be adverse to their interests. This concentrated control may have the effect of delaying, preventing, or deterring a change of control of the Company, could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their capital stock as part of a sale of the Company, and might ultimately affect the market price of shares of our Class A Common Stock, Class C Common Stock, and our Public Warrants.

If you do not participate in the Common Stock Exchange Offer, or participate less than other holders, your relative voting power could be reduced significantly.

Each share of Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock will carry twelve votes. Each share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock carries one vote. All four classes will vote together on matters presented to stockholders. Participation in the Common Stock Exchange Offer is voluntary, and any holder may exchange up to 50% of the shares it holds. If you do not participate, or exchange a smaller share of your holdings than other stockholders, the votes attached to your shares will become a smaller share of our total voting power, even though your economic interest does not change. Mr. Segrave Jr. holds 100% of our Class B Common Stock and would hold 100% of our Class D Common Stock. If he participates fully and other holders do not, his share of our combined voting power could rise above its current level.

The Restated Certificate will significantly increase our authorized capital stock, and future issuances could dilute you.

The Restated Certificate will authorize 100,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock and 100,000,000 shares of Class D Common Stock. That would bring our total authorized capital stock to 525,000,000 shares. One reason for the new structure is to preserve our ability to raise capital through future issuances of Class A Common Stock. Future issuances of any class of common stock may dilute your economic and voting interests.

Our multi-class structure and concentrated ownership could delay, prevent or discourage a change of control.

Mr. Segrave Jr.'s concentrated control may delay, prevent or deter a change of control of the Company. It could also deprive you of the chance to receive a premium for your shares in a sale of the Company. Because the Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock carry twelve votes per share, holders of a relatively small share of our economic interest could have enough voting power to block transactions that other stockholders favor. These effects could make an acquisition of the Company harder or more expensive, even if the acquisition would benefit our other stockholders.

Shares of Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock will be issued for no cash consideration.

The exchange of Class A Common Stock for Class C Common Stock, and of Class B Common Stock for Class D Common Stock, will be one-for-one, with no cash consideration. We will not receive any proceeds from the Common Stock Exchange Offer. Holders who participate will receive additional voting power without paying for it.

We are a “controlled company” and rely on exemptions from certain NYSE American governance requirements.

The former equityholders of LGM hold more than 50% of our total voting power, so we qualify as a "controlled company" under NYSE American rules. We rely on the exemptions from the requirements that a majority of our Board be independent and that we have fully independent compensation and nominating/corporate governance committees. The Restated Certificate and Common Stock Exchange Offer are expected to keep that controlling stake in place. As a result, you will not have the protections those requirements provide for stockholders of companies that are not controlled.

Our multi-class structure could depress or add volatility to the market price of our securities and could exclude us from certain stock indices.

Our multi-class structure, including Mr. Segrave Jr.’s level of ownership, could lower or add volatility to the market price of our Class A Common Stock, Class C Common Stock, Class D Common Stock or Public Warrants. It could also lead to adverse publicity or other adverse consequences. Certain index providers have announced restrictions on including companies with multiple-class share structures in some of their indices. In July 2017, FTSE Russell and S&P Dow Jones announced that they would no longer allow most newly public companies with dual or multi-class capital structures into their indices if unrestricted stockholders hold less than 5% of the total voting rights. Being excluded from these indices could reduce demand for our securities.

The market price of our securities may decline after the Common Stock Exchange Offer.

If the Common Stock Exchange Offer is completed, the market price of our Class A Common Stock, Class C Common Stock, Class D Common Stock and Public Warrants may decline for a number of reasons, including if:

The Class D Common Stock will not be listed, and holders of Class D Common Stock will have no economic rights.

The Class D Common Stock will not be listed on an exchange. Like the Class B Common Stock, the Class D Common Stock will carry no economic rights.

The NYSE American could determine that the Class C Common Stock, the Class D Common Stock or the Common Stock Exchange Offer is inconsistent with its voting rights policy. That could delay or prevent the listing of the Class C Common Stock or put the continued listing of our securities at risk.

Our Class A Common Stock is listed on the NYSE American, and we expect the Class C Common Stock to be listed there as well. The NYSE American has a voting rights policy that generally prohibits listed companies from taking corporate action that disparately reduces or restricts the voting rights of existing holders of common stock, including by issuing super voting stock.

We have structured the Common Stock Exchange Offer so that it is offered on the same terms, and subject to the same per-holder cap of 50% of shares held, to all holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, and to holders of warrants and options. The offer is intended to address individual liquidity and portfolio management needs without redistributing relative voting power among our stockholders. We have discussed the Restated Certificate and the Common Stock Exchange Offer with the NYSE American staff, and the staff has indicated that we may proceed.

However, the NYSE American’s staff's indication is not a formal approval, and the NYSE American keeps discretion over listing decisions. It could reach a different conclusion later, including if:

If the NYSE American decides that the Class C Common Stock, the Class D Common Stock or the Common Stock Exchange Offer violates its voting rights policy, it could refuse to list the Class C Common Stock or begin delisting proceedings against our Class A Common Stock and Public Warrants. It could also require us to change or abandon the Common Stock Exchange Offer. Any of these outcomes could reduce the liquidity and market price of our securities, harm our reputation, and limit our ability to raise capital.

You will not have dissenters' or appraisal rights.

Under Delaware law, you are not entitled to dissenters' or appraisal rights for the creation of the Class C Common Stock and Class D Common Stock, and we will not provide those rights independently.

As of the Record Date, Mr. Segrave Jr. held shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock representing approximately [ ]% of the combined voting power of our outstanding Common Stock. Accordingly, if Mr. Segrave Jr. votes his shares “FOR” the Restated Certificate Proposal, the proposal will be approved regardless of how other stockholders vote.

Interests of Certain Persons in the Restated Certificate Proposal

In considering the Board’s recommendation to vote “FOR” the Restated Certificate Proposal, you should be aware that certain of our directors and executive officers have interests in the Restated Certificate Proposal that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of our stockholders generally.

Mr. Segrave Jr. beneficially owns 100% of our outstanding Class B Common Stock and all of the outstanding LGM Common Units held by holders other than the Company. Because he is the sole holder of our Class B Common Stock, Mr. Segrave Jr. would be the only person eligible to exchange shares of Class B Common Stock for shares of Class D Common Stock in the Common Stock Exchange Offer, and he would hold 100% of any Class D Common Stock issued. As of the Record Date, Mr. Segrave Jr. held approximately [ ]% of the combined voting power of our outstanding Common Stock (or approximately [ ]% calculated on the fully diluted basis described under “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management,” which assumes the exercise or exchange of all outstanding warrants and LGM Common Units held by Mr. Segrave). If Mr. Segrave Jr. participates fully in the Common Stock Exchange Offer and other holders participate less than fully, his share of our combined voting power would increase above its current level, and he would continue to be able to control the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders, including the election of directors. In addition, the continuation of Mr. Segrave Jr.’s voting control would allow us to continue to qualify as a “controlled company” under the NYSE American rules. See “Risk Factors Relating to the Restated Certificate and the Common Stock Exchange Offer” above and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.”

Thomas J. Segrave, Sr., a member of our Board, is the father of Mr. Segrave Jr. Mr. Segrave Sr. and members of Mr. Segrave Jr.’s immediate family, including the custodial accounts established for his children, may benefit from Mr. Segrave Jr.’s continued control of the Company.

Our other directors and executive officers who hold shares of Class A Common Stock, warrants or options to purchase Class A Common Stock, including Gregg S. Hymowitz, through his affiliation with EG Sponsor LLC and other EnTrust Global entities, and Gary Fegel, through his affiliation with GMF Capital, which holds an approximately 50% membership interest in EG Sponsor LLC, would be entitled to participate in the Common Stock Exchange Offer on the same terms, and subject to the same 50% per-holder cap, as all other holders of Class A Common Stock, warrants and options. Holders who participate in the Common Stock Exchange Offer will receive additional voting power for no cash consideration.

The Board was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters, in approving the Restated Certificate and recommending that stockholders vote “FOR” the Restated Certificate Proposal.

Financial and Other Information

The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference into this proxy statement the financial and other information required by Item 13(a) of Schedule 14A, which means that we can disclose that information to you by referring you to other documents we have filed with the SEC. The following sections of the documents listed below are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement: (i) Item 7 (Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations), Item 7A (Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk), Item 8 (Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) and Item 9 (Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure) of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 5, 2026; and (ii) Part I, Item 1 (Financial Statements), Item 2 (Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations) and Item 3 (Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk) of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2026 and August 12, 2026, respectively. A copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K accompanies this proxy statement. We will provide, without charge, a copy of any of these documents to any stockholder upon written or oral request addressed to our Secretary at flyExclusive, Inc., 4000 Center at North Hills Street, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27609, telephone (252) 208-7715. These documents are also available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Required Vote and Board Recommendation

The Restated Certificate requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding on the Record Date. Abstentions and broker non-votes will have the same effect as a vote against this proposal.

The Board unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” the approval of the Restated Certificate to authorize 100,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock and 100,000,000 shares of Class D Common Stock. In considering this recommendation, you should be aware that certain of our directors and executive officers have interests in the Restated Certificate Proposal described above under “Interests of Certain Persons in the Restated Certificate Proposal.”

Proposal 3: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Audit and Risk Committee of the Board has appointed Elliott Davis as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The Board has directed that this appointment be submitted to our stockholders for ratification at the Annual Meeting. Although ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis is not required, the Company values the opinions of its stockholders and believes that stockholder ratification of the appointment is a good corporate governance practice.

As a result of the Business Combination, Elliott Davis has served as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm since the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Neither the accounting firm nor any of its members has any direct or indirect financial interest in or any connection with the Company in any capacity other than as the Company's auditors, providing audit and non-audit related services. A representative of Elliott Davis is expected to virtually attend the Annual Meeting and to have an opportunity to make a statement and be available to respond to appropriate questions from stockholders.

In the event that the appointment of Elliott Davis is not ratified by the stockholders, the Audit and Risk Committee will consider this fact when it appoints the independent auditors for subsequent fiscal years. Even if the appointment of Elliott Davis is ratified, the Audit and Risk Committee retains the discretion to appoint a different independent auditor at any time if it determines that such a change is in the best interest of the Company.

Vote Required

This proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority in voting power present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. Abstentions will have the same effect as a vote against this proposal. Because brokers have discretionary authority to vote on the ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis, we do not expect any broker non-votes in connection with this proposal.

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the ratification of the appointment of Elliott Davis as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Report of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors

The Audit and Risk Committee has reviewed flyExclusive’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and has discussed these financial statements with management and flyExclusive’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit and Risk Committee has also received from, and discussed with, flyExclusive’s independent registered public accounting firm various communications that such independent registered public accounting firm is required to provide to the Audit and Risk Committee, including the matters required to be discussed by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) and the SEC.

flyExclusive’s independent registered public accounting firm also provided the Audit and Risk Committee with a formal written statement required by applicable requirements of the PCAOB describing all relationships between the independent registered public accounting firm and flyExclusive, including the disclosures required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent registered public accounting firm’s communications with the Audit and Risk Committee concerning independence. In addition, the Audit and Risk Committee discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm its independence from flyExclusive.

Based on its discussions with management and the independent registered public accounting firm, and its review of the representations and information provided by management and the independent registered public accounting firm, the Audit and Risk Committee recommended to the Board that the audited consolidated financial statements be included in flyExclusive’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Michael S. Fox (Chair)

Frank B. Holding Jr.

Peter B. Hopper

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees and Other Matters

Aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by Elliott Davis, PLLC for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

Audit Fees consist of fees billed for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements, the review of the interim financial statements included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and services normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. Tax Fees consist of fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning services. There were no Audit-Related Fees or All Other Fees billed in 2025 or 2024.

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

The Audit and Risk Committee has adopted a policy and procedures for the pre-approval of audit and non-audit services rendered by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Elliott Davis. The policy generally pre-approves specified services in the defined categories of audit services, audit-related services and tax services up to specified amounts. Pre-approval may also be given as part of the Audit and Risk Committee’s approval of the scope of the engagement of the independent auditor or on an individual, explicit, case-by-case basis before the independent auditor is engaged to provide each service. The pre-approval of services may be delegated to one or more of the Audit and Risk Committee’s members, but the decision must be reported to the full Audit and Risk Committee at its next scheduled meeting.

The Audit and Risk Committee has determined that the rendering of non-audit services by Elliott Davis is compatible with its accountant’s independence for the period of time during which it has served as our independent auditor.

Corporate Governance

General

The Company's business and affairs are managed under the direction of its Board. The Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines, a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and charters for its Audit and Risk Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee to assist it in the exercise of its responsibilities and to serve as a framework for the effective governance of the Company. You can access the current Committee charters, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics in the “Governance Documents” section under the “Governance” section of the “Investors” page of the Company's website located at www.flyexclusive.com, or by writing to the Secretary at the Company's offices at 4000 Center at North Hills Street, Suite 300, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609.

Board Composition

As part of the Business Combination, EGA (now flyExclusive), Mr. Segrave Jr., in his personal capacity and as custodian for shares of Class B common stock held in trusts for his children, and the Sponsor, entered into a Stockholders’ Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Segrave Jr. (in his personal and custodial capacities) and the Sponsor agreed to vote each of their respective securities of flyExclusive that may be voted in the election of flyExclusive’s directors for two members nominated by the Sponsor. In the event the Sponsor ceases, collectively, to own voting stock of the Company bearing at least: (A) 15% of the aggregate outstanding voting power of the Company, the Sponsor shall only be entitled to nominate one member of the Board as of the date Sponsor ceases to hold the aforementioned requisite securities of the Company; and (B) 5% of the aggregate outstanding voting power of the Company, the Sponsor shall no longer be entitled to nominate any members of the Board as of such date. As of the Record Date, the Sponsor, together with its affiliates EnTrust Emerald (Cayman) LP and ETG Omni LLC, held [ ] outstanding shares of Class A common stock, representing approximately [ ]% of the aggregate outstanding voting power of the Company, and accordingly the Sponsor remains entitled to nominate two members of the Board. At this time, those two Sponsor nominees are Gregg S. Hymowitz and Gary Fegel.

Board Diversity

We are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, including among the members of our Board of Directors. Therefore, while the Board has not adopted a formal diversity policy, in considering director nominees, the Nominating and Governance Committee considers candidates who represent a mix of backgrounds and a diversity of gender, race, ethnicity, age, background, professional experience and perspectives that enhance the quality of the deliberations and decisions of our Board, in the context of both the perceived needs of the structure of our Board and the Company’s business and structure at that point in time.

Director Independence

By virtue of the combined voting power of the former equityholders of LGM who hold more than 50% of the total voting power of our shares of outstanding capital stock, we qualify as a “controlled company” within the meaning of the corporate governance standards of the NYSE American. Under these rules, a listed company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, group or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including the requirements that (i) a majority of our Board consist of independent directors, (ii) we have a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors and (iii) we have a nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors.

Thomas James Segrave Jr. and Thomas J. Segrave, Sr., who serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Mr. Segrave Sr., who serves on the Compensation Committee, are not independent under the NYSE American rules. Mr. Segrave Jr. is our Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Segrave Sr. is his father. We are relying on the controlled company exemptions described above to permit their service on these committees.

We are relying on all three of these exemptions. As a result, our Board does not consist of a majority of independent directors, we do not have a compensation committee consisting entirely of independent directors, and we do not have a nominating/corporate governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors.

The Board undertook a review of the independence of the directors and considered whether any director has a material relationship with the Company that could compromise that director’s ability to exercise independent judgment in carrying out that director’s responsibilities. The Board has affirmatively determined that Messrs. Michael S. Fox, Frank B. Holding, Jr. and Peter Hopper are each an “independent director,” as defined under the rules of the NYSE American. In making this determination, the Board considered the current and prior relationships that each of those three directors has with our Company and all other facts and circumstances the Board deemed relevant in determining their independence.

Director Candidates

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is primarily responsible for carrying out the responsibilities delegated by the Board relating to the Company's director nomination process and filling vacancies on the Board. To facilitate the search process, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may retain and obtain the advice and assistance of outside counsel and such other advisors as it deems necessary. Once potential candidates are identified, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee reviews the backgrounds of those candidates, evaluates candidates’ independence from the Company and potential conflicts of interest and determines if candidates meet the qualifications desired by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for candidates for election as a director.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee does not set specific, minimum qualifications that nominees must meet in order to be recommended to the Board of Directors, but rather the Board believes that each nominee should be evaluated based on his or her individual merits, taking into account the needs of the Company and the composition of the Board. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee conducts appropriate inquiries into the backgrounds and qualifications of possible nominees and investigates and reviews each proposed nominee’s qualifications for service on the Board.

Stockholders may recommend individuals to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for consideration as potential director candidates by submitting the names and addresses of the recommended individuals, together with appropriate biographical information and background materials, along with a description of any direct or indirect material interest in any material contract or agreement with the Company to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, c/o Secretary, flyExclusive, Inc., 4000 Center at North Hills Street, Suite 300, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider candidates recommended by stockholders. It is the policy of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee that candidates recommended by stockholders will be given appropriate consideration in the same manner as other candidates. The procedure for submitting candidates for consideration by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for election at our 2027 annual meeting is described under “Stockholder Proposals.” In the event there is a vacancy, and assuming that appropriate biographical and background material has been provided on a timely basis, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate stockholder-recommended candidates by

following substantially the same process, and applying substantially the same criteria, as it follows for candidates submitted by others.

Communications from Stockholders

The Board will give appropriate attention to written communications that are submitted by stockholders and other interested parties and will respond if and as appropriate. Our Secretary is primarily responsible for monitoring communications from stockholders and interested parties and for providing copies or summaries to the directors as he or she considers appropriate.

Communications are forwarded to the Board or individual directors, as applicable, if they relate to important substantive matters and include suggestions or comments that our Secretary and Chairman of the Board consider to be important for the directors to know. In general, communications relating to corporate governance and long-term corporate strategy are more likely to be forwarded than communications relating to ordinary business affairs, personal grievances and matters as to which we tend to receive repetitive or duplicative communications. Stockholders who wish to send communications on any topic to the Board should address such communications to the Board in writing: c/o Secretary, flyExclusive, Inc., 4000 Center at North Hills Street, Suite 300, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609.

Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight

While management is responsible for managing the day-to-day issues faced by the Company, our Board of Directors has an active role in the oversight of the Company’s risk management efforts. The Board of Directors receives and reviews periodic reports from management, auditors, legal counsel, and others, as considered appropriate regarding the Company’s assessment of risks. The Board of Directors focuses on the most significant risks facing the Company and the Company’s general risk management strategy, and also ensures that risks undertaken by the Company are consistent with the Board’s appetite for risk. We believe this division of responsibilities is the most effective approach for addressing the risks facing the Company and that our Board leadership structure supports this approach.

The Board also relies on its committees for specific risk oversight. In particular, the Audit and Risk Committee oversees risk related to our accounting, tax, financial and public disclosure processes, as well as risks associated with our financial assets and cybersecurity. The Compensation Committee oversees risks related to our compensation and benefit plans and policies to ensure sound pay practices that do not cause risks to arise that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our Company.

In order to promote open discussion among non-employee directors, our Board of Directors has a policy of regularly conducting executive sessions of non-employee directors at scheduled meetings and at such other times requested by any non-employee director. In December 2023, Michael S. Fox was selected by the Board to serve as lead independent director. As lead independent director, Mr. Fox provides valuable leadership to the independent directors, presides over meetings and sessions of the independent directors, and advises the Board on matters where there may be an actual or perceived conflict of interest.

Our Board does not have a policy on whether or not the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman should be separate and, if they are to be separate, whether the Chairman should be selected from the non-employee directors or be an employee. Mr. Segrave Jr. serves as our Chief Executive Officer, and our Board appointed him as chairman of the Board in December 2023.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

The Company has a written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to its directors, officers and employees, as well as to directors, officers and employees of each subsidiary. A current copy of the Code is posted on the Company's website, www.flyexclusive.com under the “Governance” section of the “Investors” page. In addition, the Company intends to post on its website all disclosures that are required by law or NYSE American listing standards concerning any amendments to, or waivers from, any provision of the Code.

Insider Trading and Anti-Hedging Policies

The Board has adopted an Insider Trading Policy, which applies to all of the employees, directors, executive officers and their assistants and consultants, that we believe is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations and the NYSE American listing standards. The policy applies to all transactions in the Company’s securities, including common stock, options to purchase common stock, and any other securities the Company may issue from time to time, such as preferred stock, warrants or convertible debentures, as well as to derivative securities relating to the Company’s stock, such as exchange-traded options, whether or not issued by the Company. The policy strongly discourages hedging the Company’s Common Stock by selling it short or otherwise.

Compensation Recovery Policy

The Board has adopted a Clawback Policy intended to comply with the final clawback rules adopted by the SEC pursuant to Section 10D and Rule 10D-1 of the Exchange Act, and the related NYSE listing requirements (together, the “Final Clawback Rules”). The Clawback Policy requires the Company to recover reasonably promptly any erroneously awarded compensation received by current and former executive officers (as defined in the Clawback Policy) of the Company in the event that the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement, in accordance with the Final Clawback Rules. The recovery of such compensation applies regardless of whether an executive officer engaged in misconduct or otherwise caused or contributed to the requirement of an accounting restatement. Under the Clawback Policy, the Company may recoup from current or former executive officers erroneously awarded compensation received within a look-back period of the three completed fiscal years immediately preceding the date that the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement. A copy of the policy was filed as Exhibit 97 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on May 1, 2024.

Attendance by Members of the Board of Directors at Meetings

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, all of our current directors attended at least 75% of the aggregate of (i) all meetings of the Board and (ii) all meetings of the committees on which he served.

Under the Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available on the Company's website at www.flyexclusive.com (in “Governance Documents” under the “Governance” section of the “Investors” page), a director is expected to spend the time and effort necessary to properly discharge his responsibilities. Accordingly, a director is expected to regularly prepare for and attend meetings of the Board and all committees on which the director sits (including separate meetings of the independent directors), with the understanding that, on occasion, a director may be unable to attend a meeting. A director who is unable to attend a meeting of the Board or a committee of the Board is expected to notify the Chairman of the Board or the Chairman of the appropriate committee in advance of such meeting, and, whenever possible, participate in such meeting via teleconference in the case of an in-person meeting. We do not maintain a formal policy regarding director attendance at the Annual Meeting; however, it is expected that absent compelling circumstances directors will attend. The following directors attended last year’s annual meeting of stockholders: Thomas J. Segrave, Jr., Frank B. Holding, Jr., Michael S. Fox, and Thomas J. Segrave, Sr..

Committees of the Board

The Board has established an Audit and Risk Committee, a Compensation Committee, and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee each of which operates under a written charter that has been approved by the Board. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Board held five meetings and the Audit and Risk Committee held five meetings. The Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee did not meet during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

The members of each of the Board committees and committee Chairpersons as of October 16, 2026, are set forth in the following chart.

Audit and Risk Committee

The Board has a separately designated standing Audit and Risk Committee which consists of Michael S. Fox, Frank B. Holding Jr. and Peter B. Hopper, with Mr. Fox serving as Chairperson since December 2023. The Board has determined that Mr. Fox qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K and that each member of the Audit and Risk Committee is independent for purposes of NYSE American rules and is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements.

Our Audit and Risk Committee’s responsibilities include:

The Audit and Risk Committee charter is available on the Company's website, located at www.flyexclusive.com, in “Governance Documents” under the “Governance” section of the “Investors” page of the website.

Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in the discharge of its responsibilities relating to the compensation of our executive officers. The members of the Compensation Committee are Frank B. Holding Jr., Peter B. Hopper and Thomas J. Segrave Sr., with Mr. Hopper serving as Chairperson since December 2023.

In fulfilling its purpose, the Compensation Committee has the following principal duties:

The Compensation Committee generally considers the Chief Executive Officer’s recommendations when making decisions regarding the compensation of executive officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer). Pursuant to the Compensation Committee’s charter, which is available on the Company's website at www.flyexclusive.com, in “Governance Documents” under the “Governance” section of the “Investors” page, the Compensation Committee has the authority to retain or obtain the advice of compensation consultants, legal counsel and other advisors to assist in carrying out its responsibilities.

The Compensation Committee may delegate its authority under its charter to one or more subcommittees as it deems appropriate from time to time. The Compensation Committee may also delegate to an officer the authority to grant equity awards to certain employees, as further described in its charter and subject to the terms of our equity plans.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are Frank B. Holding Jr. and Peter B. Hopper, Thomas J. Segrave, Sr. and Thomas J. Segrave Jr., with Mr. Holding Jr. serving as Chairperson since December 2023. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee’s responsibilities include:

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee charter is available on the Company's website, www.flyexclusive.com, in “Governance Documents” under the “Governance” section of the “Investors” page. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has the authority to consult with outside advisors or to consider director candidates recommended by the stockholders.

Executive and Director Compensation

Executive Compensation

This section discusses the material components of the executive compensation program for our principal executive officer and our three other most highly compensated persons serving as executive officers as of December 31, 2025. These executives, who continue to serve in these positions, are referred to as the “named executive officers.”

In fiscal year 2025, flyExclusive’s “named executive officers” and their positions were as follows:

In August 2026, we appointed Mr. Guina as Chief Operating Officer and Mr. Lesmeister as President of Maintenance.

Summary Compensation Table

The table below shows compensation of flyExclusive’s named executive officers for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Narrative to Summary Compensation Table

Base Salaries

The named executive officers receive their respective base salaries to compensate them for services rendered to LGM (other than in 2024 and 2025 with respect to Mr. Segrave Jr., who received distributions from LGM in lieu of a base salary). The base salary payable to each named executive officer is intended to provide a fixed component of compensation reflecting the executive’s skill set, experience, role and responsibilities.

The 2024 and 2025 base salaries for Messrs. Lesmeister, Garner, and Guina were each $500,000 per the terms of their respective employment agreements. Under the terms of Mr. Segrave’s employment agreement, he is entitled to receive distributions from LGM in the amount of $8,500,000, which are recorded as salary expense.

Annual Incentive Cash Bonuses

Pursuant to the terms of their employment agreements, Messrs. Segrave, Lesmeister, Garner, and Guina have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary non-equity incentive bonus, equal to 100%, in the case of Mr. Segrave, and equal to 50%, in the case of Messrs. Lesmeister, Garner, and Guina, of their base salary, based upon the achievement of certain objectives set each year, half of which objectives are for the Company and the other half are objectives set for the officer. The extent to which these goals are met will determine the amount of the non-equity bonus that each named executive officer receives.

Long-Term Equity Incentives

In September 2024, pursuant to the terms of their employment agreements, we granted to each of Messrs. Lesmeister, Garner, and Guina an option to purchase 1,600,000 shares of our Class A Common Stock with an exercise price of $2.78 per share. Additionally, pursuant to the terms of their employment agreements, we granted them each an option to purchase 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on each of September 26, 2025 and September 25, 2026, the first and second anniversaries of their employment.

Long-Term Cash Incentives

Pursuant to the terms of their employment agreements, Mr. Lesmeister, Mr. Garner, and Mr. Guina will each be entitled to receive up to $250,000 in each calendar year through a long-term incentive plan (the “LTIP”), subject to the Board’s approval of the LTIP .

Other Elements of Compensation

Retirement Plan

The named executive officers are eligible to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan maintained by LGM. The Code allows eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation, within prescribed limits, on a pre-tax basis through contributions to the 401(k) plan. In 2024 and 2025, contributions made by participants, including the named executive officers, in the 401(k) plan were 50% matched by LGM up to 8% of the employees’ compensation. These matching contributions are generally unvested as of the date on which the contribution is made, and vest 20% over a five-year period, subject to continued service.

Employee Benefits

LGM provides benefits to its named executive officers on the same basis as provided to all of its employees, including health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; accidental death insurance, and dismemberment insurance; and disability insurance.

Aircraft Use

LGM’s executive officers use its aircraft for flights directly related to their business duties. LGM also allows some executive officers to use its aircraft for personal benefit. Certain executive officers are allocated a specific number of flight hours on an annual basis while other executive officers are granted flight hours from time to time at the discretion of Mr. Segrave Jr. Flight hours granted to executives may be used by the executive and their immediate family members. The aggregate incremental cost to LGM of Mr. Segrave Jr.’s personal use of its aircraft was $172,149 and $153,908 for 2024 and 2025, respectively. LGM determines the incremental cost of the personal use of its aircraft based on the variable operating costs to LGM, which includes (i) landing, ramp and parking fees and expenses, (ii) crew travel expenses, (iii) aircraft fuel expenses per hour of flight and (iv) incidental expenses. Primarily, LGM’s aircraft are used for business purposes; therefore, fixed costs that do not change based on each usage, such as pilot and crew salaries, lease or purchase costs of aircraft and maintenance costs, are not included in the formula for determining incremental cost. The executive officers incur taxable income for the usage of their granted flight time, calculated in accordance with the tax Standard Industry Fare Level. LGM does not grant bonuses to its executive officers to cover or “gross-up” any income tax owed for use of flight hours for personal benefit. Certain executive officers may also pay for additional flight time in excess of the flight hours allocated to them, based on discounted hourly rates that cover the incremental costs to LGM. Executive officers’ use of personal flight hours is also subject to certain conditions and restrictions, such as minimum notice periods, peak days and minimum daily flight times.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table contains certain information concerning unexercised options for our named executive officers as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Options Repricings

We did not engage in any repricings or other modifications to any of our named executive officers’ outstanding options during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Employment Agreements with Our Named Executive Officers

LGM entered into an executive employment agreement with Mr. Segrave, Jr., effective April 1, 2023, with an initial term of five years, which is extended automatically for additional, successive one-year periods unless either party provides 60 days' written notice of non-renewal. The Company will use its best efforts to cause Segrave to be elected to the Board throughout the term of his employment.

Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Segrave, Jr. receives an annual base salary of $8,500,000, which is subject to annual review by the Board to determine whether an increase (but not decrease) is warranted. Mr. Segrave, Jr. is eligible to receive an annual cash bonus of up to 100% of his base salary, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, based on the achievement during the applicable year of (i) objectives for LGM as a whole established by the Board at the beginning of the applicable year and (ii) objectives for Mr. Segrave, Jr. agreed by the Board and Mr. Segrave, Jr. at the beginning of the applicable year. Mr. Segrave, Jr. must be employed by LGM through December 31 of the applicable year to earn the annual bonus for such year, which bonus (if any) will be paid no later than the following March 15. Mr. Segrave, Jr. is also eligible to participate in all employee benefit plans that LGM makes available to its senior executives from time to time.

Mr. Segrave, Jr. is also eligible to participate in all employee benefit plans that LGM makes available to its senior executives from time to time. In addition, during the term of the employment agreement, LGM funds the fixed lease payments under LGM's September 16, 2022 aircraft lease with JS Longitude for Mr. Segrave Jr.’s use, as well as the fixed and variable costs of operating that aircraft, including variable costs related to its use by Mr. Segrave Jr. or his family. If that aircraft is not available, LGM pays the costs of travel by Mr. Segrave Jr. or his family on other aircraft owned or controlled by LGM.

If the employment of Mr. Segrave Jr. is terminated (A) by LGM other than by reason of death, disability or “Cause” (including LGM’s non-renewal of the employment agreement), or (B) by Mr. Segrave Jr. for “Good Reason” (as each such term is defined in the employment agreement), LGM shall provide Mr. Segrave Jr. with the following separation benefits: (i) continued payment of Mr. Segrave Jr.’s base salary for a period of 24 months, (ii) an amount equal to two times his target bonus for the year of termination (to be not less than 100% of his base salary), (iii) subject to Mr. Segrave Jr.’s timely election of continued health insurance coverage under COBRA, fully subsidized premiums for such continuation coverage for Mr. Segrave Jr. and his eligible dependents until the earlier of (x) the end of the salary continuation period and (y) the date Mr. Segrave Jr. becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage under another employer’s plan, and (iv) such other or additional benefits, if any, as may be provided under the applicable employee benefit plans, programs and arrangements of LGM. All separation benefits are subject to Mr. Segrave Jr. timely entering into and not revoking a separation and release of claims agreement in favor of LGM and its affiliates. “Good Reason” is defined in the agreement as any material breach of this Agreement by the Company, any material reduction by the Company of Mr. Segrave Jr.’s duties, responsibilities, or authority, a relocation of the Company’s principal place of business to which Mr. Segrave Jr. reports more than 25 miles from its immediately preceding location, or a material reduction in Mr. Segrave Jr.’s annual base salary unless all officers and/or members of the Company’s executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction in annual base salary and/or total compensation.

We entered into employment agreements with each of Mr. Lesmeister, Mr. Garner, and Mr. Guina, effective September 26, 2024, on substantially identical terms. Pursuant to the employment agreements, we will provide each officer with (i) a base salary of $500,000, (ii) a discretionary annual bonus of up to 50% of the base salary, based upon the achievement of certain objectives set each year, half of which objectives for the Company and the other half will objectives set for the officer, (iii) eligibility to receive up to $250,000 in each calendar year through any LTIP that the Board approves, and (iv) the following stock options to purchase shares of Company Class A Common Stock, which vest over three years provided that they remain in our employment: 1,600,000 stock options on September 26, 2024, 800,000 stock options on September 26, 2025, and 800,000 stock options on September 25, 2026, in each case subject to Board approval.

Each employment agreement is terminable at any time. The Company may terminate the employee for “Cause” or for “Disability,” each as defined in the employment agreement. The officer may terminate employment for “Good Reason,” as defined in the employment agreement, and which includes material breach of the agreement by the Company, a material reduction by the Company of the officer’s duties, responsibilities or authority, a relocation of the Company’s principal place of business to which the officer reports more than 25 miles from its immediately preceding location, and a material reduction in the officer’s annual base salary unless all officers experience an equal or greater percentage reduction in annual salary and/or total compensation.

In the event of the officer’s termination other than for death or Disability or for Cause, or by the officer for Good Reason, (i) the Company will continue to pay to officer his base salary for a period of six months unless the termination occurs at the time of or within the 12 months immediately following a Change in Control (as defined in the Company’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan) in which case the Company will continue to pay to officer his base salary for a period of 12 months, (ii) if officer timely elects continued health insurance coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay the entire premium necessary to continue such coverage for officer and officer's eligible dependents until the conclusion of the time when officer is receiving continuation of base salary payments or until officer becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage under another employer's plan, whichever occurs first, provided however that the Company has the right to terminate such payment of COBRA premiums on behalf of officer and instead pay officer a lump sum amount equal to the COBRA premium times the number of months remaining in the specified period if the Company determines in its discretion that continued payment of the COBRA premiums is or may be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Code, and (iii) the Company will provide such other or additional benefits, if any, as may be provided under applicable employee benefit plans, programs and/or arrangements of the Company.

The table below shows compensation of flyExclusive’s Board members for the year ended December 31, 2025. Certain members of the Board of Directors received incremental compensation for their service as heads of certain committees of the Board.

Director Compensation Policy

Under our non-employee director compensation policy, each non-employee director receives an annual cash retainer of $25,000 for service on the Board. The chair of each committee receives an additional annual cash fee of $10,000 for the Audit and Risk Committee, $5,000 for the Compensation Committee, $5,000 for the Safety Committee and $5,000 for the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. For service during 2025, each non-employee director also received an award of restricted stock units covering shares of Class A Common Stock with a value of $50,000 ($175,000 in the case of Mr. Fegel, who elected to receive restricted stock units in lieu of flight credits). These restricted stock units were granted on May 13, 2026 and vested in full upon grant. In addition, each non-employee director other than Mr. Fegel receives an annual allocation of flight credits valued at $100,000. Cash fees are paid quarterly in arrears, and directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in attending Board and committee meetings.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of October 16, 2026, by:

Beneficial ownership is determined according to the rules of the SEC, which generally provide that a person has beneficial ownership of a security if he, she or it possesses sole or shared voting or investment power over that security, including options and warrants that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days. Voting power represents the combined voting power of shares of Class A Common Stock and shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by such person. On all matters to be voted upon, holders of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to the stockholders for their vote or approval. Holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to the stockholders for their vote or approval. Currently, all of the shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.

The ownership percentages in the table below are calculated based on (i) 54,228,914 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, (ii) 49,930,000 outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock, (iii) 49,930,000 outstanding LGM Common Units, (iv) 2,519,869 outstanding publicly traded warrants, (v) 4,333,333 outstanding private placement warrants, (vi) 5,000,000 August 2024 Warrants, and (vii) 1,268,100 March 2025 Warrants in each case as of October 16, 2026. As explained in footnote (2) below, for purposes of determining the percentage of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by each holder, the table assumes that all LGM Common Units, publicly traded warrants and private placement warrants are exercised or exchanged for one share of Class A Common Stock and that such shares are deemed issued and outstanding and included in the denominator for all holders (to avoid a distorted and potentially misleading presentation of percentage share ownership by holder). Shares issuable upon exercise of options or settlement of restricted stock units within 60 days are included in the denominator only for the holder of those securities.

The number of shares owned by each of the 5% owners, executive officers and directors in the table below is based on information available to the Company as of October 30, 2026. There are no known arrangements which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Company.

Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions

Related Person Transactions Policy

We have adopted a written related person transaction policy that will set forth the following policies and procedures for the review and approval or ratification of related person transactions. A “related person transaction” is a transaction, arrangement or relationship in which we or any of our subsidiaries was, is or will be a participant, the amount of which involved exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or 1% of the average of the Company’s total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which any related person had, has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. A “related person” means:

We also have policies and procedures designed to minimize potential conflicts of interest arising from any dealings we may have with our affiliates and to provide appropriate procedures for the disclosure of any real or potential conflicts of interest that may exist from time to time. Specifically, pursuant to our audit and risk committee charter, the audit and risk committee will have the responsibility to review related party transactions.

EGA’s Related Party Transactions

Founder Shares

On January 29, 2021, we issued an aggregate of 5,750,000 of EGA Class B common stock (the 'Founder Shares") to our Sponsor for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000 in cash, or approximately $0.004 per share. In March 2021, EGA effected a stock dividend resulting in an increase in the total number of shares of EGA Class B common stock outstanding from 5,750,000 to 7,187,500. On May 25, 2021, the Sponsor surrendered an aggregate of 718,750 shares of EGA Class B common stock for no consideration, which were cancelled, resulting in an aggregate of 6,468,750 shares of EGA Class B common stock outstanding and held by the Sponsor. In July 2021, 843,750 of the Founder Shares were forfeited because the underwriters’ over-allotment was not exercised, resulting in a decrease in the total number of shares of EGA Class B common stock outstanding to 5,625,000, such that the total number of Founder Shares represented 20% of the total number of outstanding shares of EGA Class A and Class B common stock (the "EGA Common Stock"). On May 19, 2023, EGA’s stockholders approved a proposal to amend EGA’s organizational documents to extend the deadline by which EGA’s initial business combination must be completed up to five times, initially from May 28, 2023 to August 28, 2023, and thereafter for additional one month periods commencing on August 28, 2023 through and until December 28, 2023 (or such earlier date after May 28, 2023 as determined by the Board). Following the approval of the amendment to EGA’s organizational documents, Sponsor elected to convert 5,624,000 of the 5,625,000 Founder Shares into 5,624,000 shares of EGA Class A common stock (the "Converted Shares."), such that the total number of Founder Shares and Converted Shares held by Sponsor represents 57% of the total number of shares of EGA common stock outstanding. The Founder Shares (including the EGA Class A common stock issuable upon conversion thereof) and Converted Shares may not, subject to certain limited exceptions, be transferred, assigned or sold by the holder.

Private Placement Warrants

Our Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 4,333,333 private placement warrants at a price of $1.50 per warrant in a private placement that occurred simultaneously with the closing of our IPO. As such, our Sponsor’s interest in this transaction is valued at $6,500,000. Each private placement warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. The private placement warrants (including the Class A common stock issuable upon exercise thereof) may not, subject to certain limited exceptions, be transferred, assigned or sold by the holder until three years after the completion of our initial business combination, except, (a) to our officers or directors, any affiliates or family members of any of our officers or directors, any members of our Sponsor, or any affiliates of our Sponsor, as well as affiliates of such members and funds and accounts advised by such members; (b) in the case of an individual, by gift to such individual’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is a member of such individual’s immediate family, an affiliate of such person or to a charitable organization; (c) in the case of an individual, by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual; (d) in the case of an individual, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (e) by private sales or transfers made in connection with the consummation of an initial business combination at prices no greater than the price at which the shares or warrants were originally purchased; (f) in the event of our liquidation prior to the completion of our initial business combination; (g) by virtue of the laws of Delaware or our Sponsor’s limited liability company agreement upon dissolution of our Sponsor; or (h) in the event of our liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction which results in all of our stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock for cash, securities or other property subsequent to our completion of our initial business combination; provided, however, that in the case of clauses (a) through (e) or (g) these permitted transferees must enter into a written agreement agreeing to be bound by these transfer restrictions and the other restrictions contained in the Letter Agreement and by the same agreements entered into by our Sponsor with respect to such securities (including provisions relating to voting, the EGA trust account matters and liquidation distributions), and they are not redeemable by us so long as they are held by our Sponsor or its permitted transferees.

Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, we will provide a right of first offer to our Sponsor if, in connection with or prior to the Closing, we propose to raise additional capital by issuing any equity securities, or securities convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for equity securities (other than warrants in respect of working capital loans as described above or to any seller in such business combination).

Related Party Loans

On December 27, 2023, in connection with the closing of the Business Combination transaction and as a means to refinance the Company Promissory Notes, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note (the “December 2023 Promissory Note”) with the Sponsor in the principal amount of $3,946,935. The December 2023 Promissory note bears interest at a rate of 8% and requires monthly interest payments of $26,313 from April 2024 through December 2024. The December 2023 Promissory Note is payable in full December 31, 2025. On March 21, 2025, the Company and the Sponsor entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement whereby they cancelled the December 2023 Promissory Note in exchange for 4,227 shares of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase up to 1,268,100 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share.

Tax Receivable Agreement

At the Closing, we, LGM, the existing equityholders of LGM (the “Existing Equityholders”) and the Segrave Jr. (as representative of the holders of LGM Common Units) entered into the Tax Receivable Agreement. Pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement,we will generally be required to pay the Existing Equityholders 85% of the amount of savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state, local and foreign taxes that are based on, or measured with respect to, net income or profits, and any interest related thereto that the Tax Group (i.e., our Company and applicable consolidated, unitary, or combined subsidiaries (as defined in the Tax Receivable Agreement)) realizes, or is deemed to realize, as a result of certain Tax Attributes, including:

Under the Tax Receivable Agreement, the Tax Group will generally be treated as realizing a tax benefit from the use of a Tax Attribute on a “with and without” basis, thereby generally treating the Tax Attributes as the last item used, subject to several exceptions. Payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement generally will be based on the tax reporting positions that we determine (with the amount of subject payments determined in consultation with an advisory firm and subject to the review and consent of James Thomas Segrave, Jr. as the representative of the Trusts (the “TRA Holder Representative”). The IRS or another taxing authority may challenge all or any part of a position taken with respect to Tax Attributes or the utilization thereof, as well as other tax positions that we take, and a court may sustain such a challenge. In the event that any Tax Attributes initially claimed or utilized by the Tax Group are disallowed, the Existing Equityholders will not be required to reimburse us for any excess payments previously made pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement, for example, due to adjustments resulting from examinations by taxing authorities. Rather, any excess payments made to such Existing Equityholder will be applied against and reduce any future cash payments otherwise required to be made by us to the applicable Existing Equityholders under the Tax Receivable Agreement, if any, after the determination of such excess. However, a challenge to any Tax Attributes initially claimed or utilized by the Tax Group might not arise for a number of years following the initial time of such payment and, even if challenged earlier, such excess cash payment may be greater than the amount of future cash payments that we might otherwise be required to make under the terms of the Tax Receivable Agreement. As a result, there might not be future cash payments against which such excess can be applied, and we could be required to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement in excess of the Tax Group’s actual savings in respect of the Tax Attributes.

The Tax Receivable Agreement defines each of the following events as an Early Termination Event:

Upon an Early Termination Event, our obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement will accelerate (except in certain limited circumstances, if the TRA Holder Representative so elects in the case of clauses (ii)- (iv)) and we will be required to make a lump-sum cash payment to all the Existing Equityholders equal to the present value of all forecasted future payments that would have otherwise been made under the Tax Receivable Agreement. This lump-sum payment would be based on certain assumptions, including those relating to there being sufficient future taxable income of the Tax Group to fully utilize the Tax Attributes over certain specified time periods and that all LGM Common Units that had not yet been exchanged for Class A common stock or cash are deemed exchanged for cash. The lump-sum payment could be material and could materially exceed any actual tax benefits that the Tax Group realizes subsequent to such payment.

As a result of the foregoing, in some circumstances (i) we could be required to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement that are greater than or less than the actual tax savings that the Tax Group realizes in respect of the Tax Attributes and (ii) it is possible that we may be required to make payments years in advance of the actual realization of tax benefits (if any, and may never actually realize the benefits paid for) in respect of the Tax Attributes (including if any Early Termination Event occurs).

Stockholders’ Agreement

At the Closing, the Existing Equityholders, Sponsor and we entered into the Stockholders’ Agreement. Pursuant to the Stockholders’ Agreement, among other things, the Existing Equityholders and our Sponsor will agree to vote their respective securities of our Company that may be voted in the election of our directors in accordance with the provisions of the Stockholders’ Agreement.

Our Board consists of seven directors. Our Existing Equityholders have the right to nominate directors as follows: the Sponsor, and its permitted transferees, by a majority of shares held by them, shall have the right to nominate, and our Board and the Existing Equityholders, and their permitted transferees, will appoint and vote for, two members of our Board, initially designated pursuant to the Stockholders’ Agreement as Gregg S. Hymowitz and Gary Fegel, and thereafter as designated by the Sponsor, and its permitted transferees, by a majority of shares held by them.

The Stockholders’ Agreement also contains certain provisions intended to maintain, following the Closing, our qualification as a “controlled company” for purposes of compliance with certain NYSE American and SEC rules.

A&R Registration Rights Agreement

At the Closing, we and EGA, Sponsor and various affiliates of EGA and Mr. Segrave Jr. (collectively, the “Selling Stockholders”) entered into an Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement (the “A&R Registration Rights Agreement”). The A&R Registration Rights Agreement covers the Class A common stock issued to the Selling Stockholders at the Closing and the shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of the private placement warrants and the LGM Common Units and requires us to register such securities for resale. Pursuant to the A&R Registration Rights Agreement, Exclusive Jets, LLC and the Sponsor (the “Existing Holders”) holding at least a majority in interest of the then-outstanding number of registrable securities held by the Existing Holders, or the new holders who at the Closing became parties to the A&R Registration Rights agreement (the “New Holders”) holding at least a majority-in-interest of the then-outstanding number of registrable securities held by the New Holders will be entitled to, among other things, make a Demand Registration for registration under the Securities Act of all or part of their shares of Class A common stock. Under no circumstances shall we be obligated to effect more than an aggregate of three registrations pursuant to a Demand Registration by the Existing Holders, or more than an aggregate of five registrations pursuant to a Demand Registration by the New Holders, with respect to any or all registrable securities held by such holders. In addition, the Existing Holders and the New Holders will be entitled to “piggy-back” registration rights to certain registration statements filed following the Business Combination. We will bear all of the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

LGM’s Related Party Transactions

The following is a summary of each transaction or series of similar transactions since January 1, 2024 to which LGM was or is a party in which:

Transactions with Related Entities

December 2023 Senior Secured Note

In December 2023, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Note covering borrowings of an aggregate principal amount of $15.9 million. The notes were issued with a stated rate of 14% and interest is payable monthly in arrears. The senior secured notes were to mature one year from closing date, which has been extended to January 1, 2027, at which time the full principal amount will be due, along with any accrued unpaid interest. Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the senior secured notes were $0.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and $0 as of December 31, 2025. Gregg S. Hymowitz, a member of our Board of Directors, serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EnTrust Global, which is an affiliate of the Noteholder. Mr. Hymowitz may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of approximately 30.9% of the Company’s outstanding Class A common stock calculated as described under “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.” On March 21, 2025, the Company and the Sponsor entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement whereby they cancelled the Sponsor Note in exchange for 4,227 shares of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase up to 1,268,100 shares of the Company's Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share. The number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock was determined by dividing the principal and accrued interest outstanding under the December 2023 Promissory Note by $1,000. There was approximately $4.2 million in principal and accrued interest outstanding under the Sponsor Note, which resulted in the issuance of 4,227 shares of Series B Preferred Stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.01 per share and are exercisable until the fifth anniversary of their issuance. All outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock automatically converted into an aggregate of 10,394,088 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on December 31, 2025 at a conversion price of $5.00.

January 2024 Senior Secured Note

In January 2024, the Company entered into an additional Senior Secured Note covering borrowings of an aggregate principal amount of up to approximately $25.8 million, up to $25.0 million of which is to finance the purchase or refinancing of aircraft relating to the Company’s fractional ownership program. Gregg S. Hymowitz, a member of our Board of Directors, serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EnTrust Global, which is an affiliate of the Noteholder. Mr. Hymowitz may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of approximately 30.9% of the Company’s outstanding Class A common stock calculated as described under “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.” As required by our internal policies, this transaction was approved by our Audit and Risk Committee, which consists of independent disinterested directors, and was also approved by a meeting of our Board of Directors, with only disinterested directors voting.

March 2024 Non-Convertible Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock

On March 4, 2024 the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Series A Stock Purchase Agreement”) with EnTrust Emerald (Cayman) LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (the “Series A Preferred Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Series A Preferred Purchaser 25,000 shares of Series A Non-Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), at a purchase price of $1,000 per share and a warrant (the “March 2024 Warrant”) to purchase

shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The transaction closed on March 4, 2024 and provided the Company approximately $25 million of capital. Gregg S. Hymowitz, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, to which position he was designated by an affiliate of the Series A Preferred Purchaser, serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EnTrust Global Partners LLC (“EnTrust Global”), which is an affiliate of the Series A Preferred Purchaser. Mr. Hymowitz may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of approximately 30.9% of the Company’s outstanding Class A common stock calculated as described under “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.” Gary Fegel is also a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, to which position he was designated by an affiliate of the Series A Preferred Purchaser. As required by the Company’s internal policies, this transaction was approved by the Audit and Risk Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, which consists of independent disinterested directors, and was also approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, with only disinterested directors voting (which excluded Mr. Hymowitz and Mr. Fegel).

August 2024 Convertible Series B Preferred Stock and Warrants

On August 8, 2024 the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Series B Stock Purchase Agreement”) with EnTrust Emerald (Cayman) LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“EnTrust”), and the Sponsor (collectively with EnTrust, the “Series B Preferred Purchasers”) (related parties of the Company through its affiliation with the Sponsor), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Series B Preferred Purchasers an aggregate of 25,510 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), and warrants (each, a “August 2024 Warrant” and collectively, the “August 2024 Warrants”) to purchase, in the aggregate, up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “common stock”). The Company issued 20,408 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and an August 2024 Warrant to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock to EnTrust on the Initial Closing Date and received gross proceeds of approximately $20.4 million. Pursuant to and subject to the terms and conditions of the Series B Stock Agreement, the Company (i) issued the remaining 5,102 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and an August 2024 Warrant to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock to the Sponsor on August 14, 2024 and (ii) received additional gross proceeds of approximately $5.1 million. On March 21, 2025, the Company and the Sponsor entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement whereby they cancelled the Sponsor Note in exchange for 4,227 shares of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase up to 1,268,100 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.01 per share and are exercisable until the fifth anniversary of their issuance. All outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock automatically converted into an aggregate of 10,394,088 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on December 31, 2025 (the “Automatic Conversion Date”) at a conversion price of $5.00 (“Conversion Price”). As the VWAP on the Trading Day (each as defined in the Series B Certificate of Designation) immediately preceding the Automatic Conversion Date was less than the Conversion Price, the Conversion Rate (as defined in the Series B Certificate of Designation) with respect to each share of Series B Preferred Stock was increased by the requisite number of shares of Class A Common Stock such that the value of the shares of Class A Common Stock issuable in respect of the initial stated value of each share of Series B Preferred Stock equals $1,000.00.

Gregg S. Hymowitz, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, to which position he was designated by an affiliate of the Series B Preferred Purchasers, serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EnTrust Global, which is an affiliate of the Series B Preferred Purchasers. Mr. Hymowitz may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of approximately 30.9% of the Company’s outstanding Class A common stock calculated as described under “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.” Gary Fegel is also a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, to which position he was designated by an affiliate of the Series B Preferred Purchasers. As required by the Company’s internal policies, this transaction was approved by the Audit and Risk Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, which consists of independent disinterested directors,

and was also approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, with only disinterested directors voting (which excluded Mr. Hymowitz and Mr. Fegel).