Uber customers can now earn Delta SkyMiles from rides or deliveries

Delta SkyMiles members in the United States can now start earning points when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats as part of a recently announced exclusive partnership between the two companies. The tie-up with Delta is designed to further align the ride-hail giant with airport travel, which has historically been a lucrative segment for Uber. The ride-hailing company also announced plans Tuesday to expand its new affordable Airport Shuttle product to Atlanta after successful launches in New York City. Uber’s airport plays come at a time when market uncertainty, lower consumer confidence, and increased border scrutiny are leading many Americans to pull back on travel spending this year. Perhaps such uncertainty means that now, more than ever, price-savvy customers have to find ways to game the system. Uber customers who joined the waitlist will be able to link their accounts starting Tuesday, and everyone else can start Thursday. Here’s how Uber users with Delta ... Read full article.