Warner Bros Discovery flies to Teterboro after Charlotte stop amid upfront and merger buzz

Warner Bros Discovery flew from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Teterboro Airport on May 18, a 1-hour 30-minute hop in its Falcon 900EX (N304K). The flight arrives in the New York area the same week the company is digesting its May 13 upfront presentation, where it touted AI-powered ad tools and acknowledged the pending $110 billion Paramount merger, per Variety and Adweek.

The upfront at Madison Square Garden paid tribute to Ted Turner and unveiled shoppable ads and scene-level targeting, while executives made light of the "Ellison in the room" — a nod to Paramount CEO David Ellison, as covered by The Current. Warner Bros Discovery is also participating in LA Screenings this week for international buyers, but this trip returns key personnel to headquarters.

The aircraft had shuttled between the Philadelphia area and Charlotte in the preceding days, suggesting a series of business stops. With the merger under regulatory scrutiny and ad sales ramping up, this flight likely ferries executives back for follow-up meetings in the New York office.