Uber and Delta Joined Forces to Offer Customers SkyMiles
Michael Hemsworth — April 22, 2025 — World
References: uber & techcrunch
Uber and Delta have announced a partnership that will see the rideshare and delivery company enabling customers to earn Delta SkyMiles when catching a ride or placing a delivery order. The partnership will see Uber Eats customers earning one mile for every dollar they spend above $40, while also receiving one mile per dollar spent on rides to and from airports through UberX. Uber Comfort and Uber Black riders can enjoy two miles for each dollar spent, and Uber Reserve customers will receive the most number of points with three miles awarded for Uber rides booked in advance.
Consumers looking to start earning Delta SkyMiles thanks to the Uber and Delta partnership can do so starting now by simply linking their accounts through the Uber app.
Consumers looking to start earning Delta SkyMiles thanks to the Uber and Delta partnership can do so starting now by simply linking their accounts through the Uber app.
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