🚗 Delta Airlines and Uber collaboration 🚗
Delta Air Lines and Uber have launched a new partnership that allows U.S.-based SkyMiles Members to earn miles on eligible Uber rides and Uber Eats orders. Starting April 22 for waitlisted members and April 24 for all others across USA, users can link their SkyMiles and Uber accounts at delta.com/uber. Once linked, members earn miles automatically: three miles per dollar on Uber Reserve trips, two miles per dollar on Uber Comfort and Uber Black, and one mile per dollar on UberX airport rides and $40+ Uber Eats orders.
Members using a Delta SkyMiles American Express Card on these purchases get an additional mile per dollar, further increasing their rewards. The partnership, announced at CES 2025 by Delta CEO Ed Bastian, reflects Delta’s ambition to make loyalty more rewarding across everyday activities. Uber’s VP of Operations Camiel Irving noted that with 15% of Uber trips involving airports, this collaboration bridges the gap between daily routines and travel.
Beyond points, Delta and Uber are also enhancing the airport experience with in-app navigation and improved pickup and drop-off logistics at Delta hubs. This integration deepens the end-to-end travel journey, turning ordinary moments – like ordering dinner or commuting – into steps toward a future flight.
🏪New features in 7-Eleven loyalty program🏪
7-Eleven has launched its upgraded 7-Eleven® Gold Pass™, a subscription program designed to deliver even more value both in-store and at the pump. Building on the original delivery-focused offering, the enhanced Gold Pass now includes perks like exclusive fuel discounts, free drinks, and in-store savings for just $9.95 a month or $95 a year—students get an even better deal. Members can manage their subscriptions and benefits through the 7-Eleven or 7NOW apps, and a 30-day free trial is available for those who want to test it out first.
Subscribers receive free delivery on eligible orders, 10% cash back on delivery and pickup, and now, new benefits such as seven free drinks per month (coffee, Big Gulp®, or Slurpee), an additional five cents off per gallon at participating fuel stations, and exclusive in-store offers. These perks stack with other discounts, making it a highly attractive option for frequent 7-Eleven customers.
According to Yaqub Baiani, VP of Digital Product Management and Experience at 7-Eleven, the upgraded Gold Pass is about adding ease, fun, and savings to everyday routines – whether you’re fueling up, grabbing a snack, or ordering from home. With this expanded value proposition, 7-Eleven continues to strengthen its role in the daily lives of its customers.
🏪 Sainsburys moves towards sustainability🏪
Sainsbury’s is taking a groundbreaking step toward sustainability by converting its own food waste into fuel for its heavy goods vehicles. Starting in March 2025, 30 HGVs—half the fleet at its Emerald Park distribution centre in Bristol—will run on liquid biofuel derived entirely from the retailer’s own food waste. This move is expected to cut over 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, aligning with Sainsbury’s target to reach net-zero emissions across its operations by 2035.
The innovative process, developed in partnership with waste processor RenECO, involves converting inedible food waste into biogas through anaerobic digestion, then refining it into a liquid biofuel suitable for powering HGVs. This fully circular system avoids the use of non-renewable gases and ensures all fuel comes directly from the retailer’s waste stream, allowing for accurate carbon reduction tracking and a meaningful impact on emissions.
Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s Chief Property and Procurement Officer, highlighted the role of collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. He called the initiative a clear example of how businesses can work together to deliver practical, measurable change in reducing environmental footprints while reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and circularity.
✈️ American Airlines presenting redesigned mobile application ✈️
American Airlines is rolling out a redesigned version of its mobile app through the end of May, aiming to simplify and enhance the travel experience based on direct customer feedback. This overhaul introduces a modern look and feel built on a new platform, which not only improves usability but also sets the stage for future upgrades. The updated app features a more personalized home screen with trip details and AAdvantage® account info, expanded support for iPad users, intuitive navigation, and new tools for monitoring flights – including real-time updates via iOS Live Activities.
The redesigned app consolidates all essential travel functions in one place, empowering users to manage their journey from booking through boarding and beyond. Enhancements also include dedicated sections for AAdvantage® members and all upcoming trips, as well as inspirational content about destinations and partner services. Customers can still enjoy familiar features like mobile boarding passes, seat selection, Apple Watch access, inflight entertainment, and travel disruption support, now with a smoother interface and streamlined access.
According to Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden, the redesign is just the beginning of a broader digital transformation aimed at making travel with American Airlines even easier. By integrating customer-driven improvements and intuitive features, the app continues to evolve as a powerful companion for travelers at every stage of their journey.
