A less-frequently discussed fact about airlines is that many offer differing loyalty perks and sometimes even programs for business travelers. For example, in the United States,
Delta Air Lines recently launched Delta Business Traveler
, a new program that will offer access to a more elevated way of traveling. The new program is made for small business owners, employees of small to mid-size companies, and corporate business travelers.
Delta Business Traveler
The new program is complimentary and lets travelers enjoy exclusive
Delta Air Lines
offers as well as those from the airline’s partners. Members of Delta’s SkyMiles loyalty program who have identified themselves as business travelers are eligible to join the new program. Delta Business Traveler differs from SkyMiles for Business because it is targeted at individual travelers, whereas SkyMiles for business is for companies to earn miles on employee travel.
Photo: Delta Air Lines
On the Delta Business Traveler page, there are five main ways to take advantage of the new program.
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Work from anywhere |
Access the world’s best workplaces with the Industrious x Delta Business Traveler Pass. Enjoy a free month trial and pay just $99/month. |
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Hertz Five Star Status and More |
Delta Business Travelers are eligible for 6 months of Hertz Five Star Status and a faster track to President’s Circle Status. Terms Apply. |
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Delta Stays and car rentals |
Earn 3 additional bonus miles per dollar (excluding taxes and other fees). Bookings must be made and completed by 12/31/2024. |
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Learn on the go |
Enjoy unlimited access to video lessons from 200+ of the world’s best with 30% off an annual MasterClass membership. |
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Plan your next OOO |
Relax and recharge with a special offer from Delta Vacations. |
Benjamin van der Horst, General Manager, Loyalty Partnerships and SMB Strategy at Delta spoke on the new program,
“Business travelers of all kinds have come to depend on Delta for not only our service and reliability, but also for the in-flight experience and award-winning service. Now they can unlock even more value when they’re traveling for business, leisure or the perfect combination of both. And, with Industrious, they can unlock even more value wherever they land,”
United for Business
United Airlines has a business program called United for Business, which was created for small business travelers. The airline actually calls it a small business travel management tool that allows businesses to book business travel through the app and United website while keeping track of expenses. United does not have a minimum spend or flight requirement. The business program is not limited to small businesses, but also includes midsize businesses, corporate, travel agencies, and groups.
Photo: Lukas Souza | Simple Flying
United offers a suite of business products:
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United for business |
Manage how your small business team books on United.com and the United mobile app. |
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United PassPlus |
Prepaid travel with air fare discount and traveler amenities. |
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United PerksPlus |
Complimentary business loyalty program that earns rewards. |
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United Jetstream |
All-in-one travel portal with reporting, self-serve amenities, and policy information. |
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New distribution capability |
A modern, personalized retailing environment that benefits travel. |
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United channel options |
Enable united.com and the United mobile app to be part of your existing travel program. |
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United Corporate Preferred |
Benefits program rewarding select corporate customers traveling on business. |
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Entertainment |
Special pricing, reduced bag rates, and help desk for production crews. |
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United Meetings |
Discount for 10+ attendees traveling to an event from 2 or more cities. |
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Groups and Sports |
Special pricing and service for 10+ travelers on common flight to common destination. |
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United UATP |
Payment solution that makes air travel expense management simpler. |
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United Business Card |
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AAdvantage Business
The AAdvantage Business program is for companies and their employees who need to book business travel, whether through the airline’s website, the app, or a travel agency. Miles can be earned to book flights, secure upgrades, access lounges, and more. Members can also earn Loyalty Points to achieve higher status. The program is available for businesses from five to 50,000+ people based in the US or Canada.
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Business and personal accounts can not be combined, but miles can be transferred from business accounts to personal accounts. American has set minimum requirements for these transfers. The benefits of the program are:
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Earn miles for the business |
Book anywhere and earn 1 mile for your business for every $1 spent on eligible travel with American. |
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Simplify travel management |
Use our convenient suite of tools to handle reporting, traveler management, duty of care and more. |
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Redeem miles for travel and more |
Offset business travel expenses by using miles for flights, upgrades, rental cars, hotels and more. |
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Fly for business and earn more Loyalty Points |
Earn additional Loyalty Points on business travel along with the miles and Loyalty Points you earn through your AAdvantage® membership. |
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Manage all travel in one place |
Earn more Loyalty Points in more places. |
Those who hold the Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard have the following benefits:
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Earn more miles |
Turn business expenses into miles. Earn 2X miles on eligible American Airlines purchases, 2X miles at telecommunications merchants and cable and satellite providers, and 2X miles on car rental merchants and at gas stations. |
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Earn more Loyalty Points |
Each card member (primary and employees) earns one Loyalty Point for every $1 spent on their business card purchases. |
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Enhance your travel experience |
Primary card members enjoy their first checked bag free on domestic American Airlines itineraries, plus preferred boarding on American Airlines flights. |