Is Delta part of United Airlines?

Are United and Delta partners? Although Delta and United are both large, international carriers based in the U.S., the two airlines are not partners.



No, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are two completely separate and competing companies, though they are both major "legacy" carriers based in the United States. They belong to different global airline alliances: Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, while United is a founding member of the Star Alliance. Their hubs and primary operations are also distinct; Delta is headquartered in Atlanta and has major hubs in cities like Detroit, Minneapolis, and Seattle, whereas United is headquartered in Chicago and has major hubs in Houston, Newark, and San Francisco. They have completely different fleet structures, loyalty programs (Delta SkyMiles vs. United MileagePlus), and corporate cultures. While both airlines are part of the "Big Three" in the U.S. (alongside American Airlines), they are fierce rivals on many domestic and international routes. It is a common misconception among casual travelers that all "legacy" airlines are merged or part of the same parent company, but Delta and United remain independent entities with their own stock symbols (DAL and UAL) on the New York Stock Exchange.

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On paper, the new Delta and United seats are both 21 inches wide and offer 37 inches of pitch, but United's feels more spacious due to the lack of larger privacy wings — more on that below.

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Delta is a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, which comprises over a dozen airlines worldwide. You can earn and redeem miles when you travel with a SkyTeam airline.

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On November 30, 2011, Continental officially merged with United and no longer operates as a separate airline.

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You can earn and use MileagePlus miles on more than 35 airlines worldwide. Select a Star Alliance™ or MileagePlus partner airline below for more information about earning miles on flights operated by that airline.

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Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) Institutional investors hold a majority ownership of DAL through the 72.10% of the outstanding shares that they control. This interest is also higher than at almost any other company in the Airlines industry.

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Seat Class: Delta Airlines offers different seat classes, including economy, premium economy, business class, and first class. Economy class tickets tend to be more affordable, while premium cabins come at a higher price. The perceived cheapness of Delta tickets may be related to booking in economy class.

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Generally, Delta is a good airline for travelers who want a comfortable flight experience overall at a cost that's in line with its service and offerings.

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Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.

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With an impressive 26 members, Star Alliance was founded in 1997 by Lufthansa, Air Canada, United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Thai Airways. Today it services 1,200-plus airports (even more with their connection partners) and is the largest airline alliance.

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As a founding member of Star Alliance, Lufthansa offers innumerable advantages in the world's biggest global network. Its regional strategy under the Lufthansa Regional brand connects Europe's regions with one another and with the world beyond. Bilateral partnerships augment and enhance the services portfolio.

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The Bottom Line. Overall, Delta is consistently rated the more reliable airline. And when it comes to first-class flying, Delta's amenities possess a posh factor that United doesn't quite match, though it comes close.

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Delta is a member of SkyTeam while United is a member of Star Alliance. The airlines compete in every aspect of their offerings, from credit cards to loyalty programs.

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