When American Airlines customers book at the carrier's
website, they now will receive an e-ticket confirmation with a “Remind me
to Uber” icon. It's part of a partnership struck between the airline and the ride-hailing
service.
Also, the American Airlines app now can navigate customers
to the nearest Uber pick up location at 11 U.S. airports: New York's Kennedy
and LaGuardia, Los Angeles, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Francisco, Washington
Reagan, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Charlotte and San Jose.
The airline's Executive Platinum members will receive a
code for $25 off an Uber ride. Passengers who pay for Uber rides with the AAdvantage
Aviator MasterCard will receive bonus miles on American.
Uber continues to try to align itself with traditional
travel companies. Uber last summer reached an agreement with Hilton Worldwide that
enabled guests to send Uber drivers push notifications or texts with their
hotel’s address.