Uber Replaces Lyft as Delta SkyMiles Partner | Global News Avenue

Delta Air Lines (Dar) Customers will be able to earn SkyMiles when they order Uber (Uber) ride to the airport, thanks to a new partnership between the two companies starting in the spring in the United States.

Users can earn one mile for every $1 spent on UberX rides to and from the airport. according to Uber In an announcement Wednesday, 15% of its trips were booked to and from the airport. Last year, the company launched Uber Shuttle, which operates from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to various tourist centers in the city.

delta Customers can also earn 2 miles per $1 in premiums paid Uber ride options3 miles per $1 spent on Uber Reserve. Customers will earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on Uber Eats restaurant and grocery orders of $40 or more.

Delta’s deal with Uber ends partnership with Lyft

Delta Air Lines’ deal with Uber ends airline’s partnership with SkyMiles program Uber competitor Lyft (Laifu), established in 2017. A Lyft spokesperson said Wednesday that the company “is continuing to expand our horizons by joining forces with major brands that share our passion for customers.” That includes Alaska Airlines, which is partnering with Lyft in 2022.

As of the end of the third quarter, Uber had 161 million monthly active users, while Lyft had 24.4 million.

Separately, Delta Air Lines announced a deal with Alphabet on Wednesday Youtube This will allow SkyMiles members to watch and listen to ad-free content on their flights.