lift Customers will once again be able to earn miles towards their next flight.
The rideshare company announced the partnership Wednesday. united airlines Months after ending its eight-year partnership with Amazon, the airline announced it would now offer MileagePlus points to passengers who linked their accounts. delta airlines.
Once linked, riders will earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on Standard Priority Pickup and XL rides, and 2 miles for every $1 booked on their Business Profile. Earn 3 miles per dollar spent on Extra Comfort, Lyft Black, Black SUV, and regular airport rides. Pre-scheduled rides to and from the airport will cost 4 miles per dollar.
The company said the awards will not overlap. Passengers get the highest multiplier on their bookings.
Brian Irving, Lyft’s head of marketing, told CNBC that the partnership builds on both Lyft and United’s commitment to building a better customer experience.
“We have a simple but really customer-centric way of doing things,” he said.
Earlier this year, Delta Air Lines ended its eight-year partnership with Lyft and took its loyalty program to a rival ride-hailing company. Uber.
In recent years, airlines have stepped up their loyalty programs and given customers new ways to earn miles in an effort to increase revenue.
United Airlines announced last month that revenue from its loyalty program increased by 9%. The company also generates revenue through rewards cards and co-branded credit cards.
United Airlines said the deal builds on its commitment to expanding its partnership ecosystem for customers. United’s other partners include Ticketmaster and Avis, and the airline has introduced music streamers. spotify This summer, use it as a seat back screen.
Richard Nunn, CEO of United’s MileagePlus program, said the two companies hope to expand their partnership through further innovation and data integration.
“This is really the beginning of a very deep and meaningful technology integration,” he said.
Passengers will be able to redeem miles for rides and receive alerts and reminders about United Airlines flights directly through the Lyft app. This feature will be available starting early next year.
United Airlines is also offering 1,000 bonus miles to new Lyft customers who link their loyalty accounts and complete two rides in 30 days.
