It is more likely that Marriott will continue it's relationship with UA rather than switch to Starwood's partner DL, since Marriott is buying Starwood, therefore those that benefit from DL's partnership with Starwood will lose those benefits once everything is settled. Unless, somehow, DL and Marriott reach a deal instead of UA and Marriott.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Nov 16, 2015 at 2:23 pm
Reason: discussion of the Starwood/Marriott merger best addressedin their threads