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The Key Takeaways
- Starting this spring, Delta SkyMiles Members will be eligible to earn SkyMiles for Uber rides from and to the airport.
- Uber is replacing Lyft, which has been the airline's ride-sharing partner since 2017.
- Delta also announced its partnership with YouTube, which will allow SkyMiles holders to enjoy ad-free entertainment on Delta flights.
A new partnership between Uber and Delta Air Lines in the U.S. will allow customers of Delta Air Lines to earn SkyMiles by ordering an Uber ride to the airport.
UberX users will receive one mile for every dollar they spend on rides from and to airports. Uber announced Wednesday that 15% of their rides were booked from or to an airport. Uber Shuttle was introduced last year from LaGuardia Airport to New York’s travel hubs.
Delta customers will also receive two miles for every dollar they spend on Uber Reserve and any other premium Uber option. Uber Eats orders over $40 will earn customers one mile for every dollar.
Delta's Uber Deal Ends Tie-Up with Lyft
Delta’s new deal with Uber brings to an end the SkyMiles program that was in place with Uber competitor Lyft. Lyft’s spokesperson stated on Wednesday that they are launching a new app. “continuing to expand our horizons by joining forces with major brands who share our customer obsession.” Alaska Airlines is one of the partners, who will be partnering with Lyft by 2022.
Uber has 161 millions monthly active users, while Lyft only had 24.4 Million at the end of third quarter.
Delta also announced Wednesday an agreement with Alphabet’s YouTube, which will let SkyMiles Members watch and listen to content without ads onboard their flights.
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