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Delta Airlines and Uber have signed an agreement that offers a series of loyalty points to their mutual customers.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Uber Technologies CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on Tuesday during Bastian's speech at Display of consumer electronics In Las Vegas, the companies have agreed to a multi-year travel partnership that will launch this spring.
Delta Air Lines and Uber are teaming up for a multi-year partnership to enhance benefits for their mutual customers. (Nicolas Economo/NurPhoto via Getty Images/File)
| ticker | security | the last | change | change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | DELTA AIR LINES INC. | 61.16 | +1.14 |
+1.89% |
The new program allows SkyMile Delta members to earn miles when they ride with Uber and order Uber Eats.
At the same time, Uber customers will receive many benefits from the arrangement, including improved Uber pick-up and drop-off services at the Delta hub.
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No official date has been set yet, but the companies will announce when customers will be able to link their Uber and Skymiles accounts when the new partnership begins.
Delta Air Lines and Uber are teaming up for a multi-year partnership to enhance benefits for their mutual customers. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images/File)
| ticker | security | the last | change | change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBER | UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 66.15 | -0.16 |
-0.24% |
After linking their respective company accounts, Uber customers can use their SkyMiles to book or upgrade Delta flights, book hotel rooms and make purchases with participating brands.
Uber customers will be able to earn Delta Sky Miles through Uber Eats at the rate of one mile per dollar spent on restaurant and grocery orders of $40 or more.
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Rideshare customers can also earn one SkyMile for every dollar spent on UberX rides to and from airports. For premium rides, customers earn two miles per dollar spent on Uber Comfort and Uber Black, and three miles per dollar spent on Uber Reserve rides.
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber (Daniela Genovese/Fox Business)
“With unprecedented numbers of travelers taking to the skies, we're focused on helping your airport journey be as efficient, affordable and effortless as possible.” Khosrowshahi said In a statement
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“That's why we're excited to partner with Delta Air Lines as their exclusive transportation and delivery partner to give Uber customers the opportunity to earn miles when they ride with Uber and order with Uber Eats,” he continued. ” Together, we unite to shape the future of travel.