Maximizing Your SkyMiles Earnings

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To get the most out of this new partnership, use these strategies:

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• Use Delta-Branded Credit Cards: Miles earned through the Uber-Delta partnership stack with miles earned from Delta credit cards, allowing you to double-dip on rewards:

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• Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card

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• Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card

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• Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card

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• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

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• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card

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• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

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• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card

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• Combine with Amex Benefits: If you have The Platinum Card® from American Express, you can receive up to $15 monthly in Uber Cash (plus a bonus of up to $35 in December). American Express® Gold Card holders receive $10 monthly in Uber Cash. Be sure to add these cards to your Uber account to maximize benefits.

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• Opt for Premium Rides or Reserve: When possible, choosing premium rides or using Uber Reserve will earn you 2-3 miles per dollar instead of just 1 mile per dollar on standard airport rides.

• Batch Your Uber Eats Orders: Since Uber Eats orders must be at least $40 to earn SkyMiles, consider combining smaller orders to meet this threshold.

Additional Integration Features

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Beyond just earning miles, the Delta-Uber partnership includes other useful integrations:

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• Post-Flight Discount: SkyMiles Members who log into WiFi on their flights will receive an offer of 30% off to book an Uber for pickup when they land.

• Flight + Ride Booking: Customers who purchase a flight using the Fly Delta app will be able to seamlessly add an Uber Reserve booking to secure their ride to and from the airport.

• Airport Shuttle Expansion: Uber is expanding its affordable Airport Shuttle product to Atlanta after successful launches in New York City, giving travelers more options.

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Important Note About Uber Loyalty Partners

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If you currently earn rewards with other Uber partners, there’s an important limitation to be aware of: you can only earn with one loyalty partner at a time. When you link your Delta SkyMiles account, you’ll need to unlink other loyalty accounts like Marriott Bonvoy or Air Canada Aeroplan. This means you cannot “double dip” rewards across multiple programs with the same ride or order, unfortunately.

Bottom Line

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While this new partnership might not be as generous as the previous Lyft arrangement for everyday rides, it offers excellent earning potential for airport transportation, premium rides, and advance bookings. For frequent travelers who already use Delta and Uber, this collaboration provides a simple way to accumulate additional SkyMiles without changing your regular habits.

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With SkyMiles valued at approximately 1.2 cents each, these earnings might not fund your next international business class ticket on their own, but they can certainly help you reach your next award flight faster.