Posted by Alumni from TechCrunch
January 8, 2025
Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta's partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber customers access to perks like 'improved Uber pickup and drop off experiences at Delta hubs,' according to a statement from the company. When asked what this meant, an Uber spokesperson declined to elaborate. 'Years ago we teamed up with our first airline to unlock more ways to uplevel and innovate around travel experiences, thereby turning those customers into Lyft loyalists,' an emailed statement from Lyft reads. 'We're continuing to expand our horizons by joining forces with major brands who share our customer obsession, like Alaska Airlines, Chase, DoorDash, Mastercard, Hilton, Disney, and Bilt. Link your Lyft account and discover a growing world of... learn more