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What is SkyTeam?

SkyTeam is one of the world’s largest airline alliances, founded in 2000. With 19 member airlines, SkyTeam offers seamless global connectivity across six continents. Whether you're a frequent flyer or an occasional traveler, SkyTeam provides a network of benefits designed to enhance your journey. Member airlines include prominent carriers such as Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM, and Korean Air, ensuring a wide range of options for travel.

SkyTeam’s loyalty program structure allows passengers to earn and redeem miles across its network, with elite status perks that extend across all member airlines. Frequent flyers can enjoy priority services, lounge access, and additional baggage allowances through SkyTeam Elite and SkyTeam Elite Plus tiers.

What's New With SkyTeam in 2025?

• SAS officially joined SkyTeam in September 2024, expanding the alliance's reach in Scandinavia and adding the southernmost (Ushuaia) and northernmost commercial airports in the world to its network.
• Korean Air–Asiana Merger: Asiana Airlines will transition from Star Alliance to SkyTeam following its merger with Korean Air, scheduled for full integration by 2027.
• Czech Airlines left SkyTeam in October 2024 due to changes in its operating model.
• SkyTeam partnered with Eurostar and Trenitalia to offer customers integrated air and rail travel options across Europe and Italy.
• Loyalty Benefits Calculator: Introduced in January 2025, SkyTeam's Loyalty Benefits Calculator simplifies travel planning by allowing customers to input their loyalty program, status level, and operating airline to view applicable benefits. This tool aims to eliminate confusion regarding entitlements across different member airlines.
• Kenya Airways' Sustainability Achievements: At the 2024 SkyTeam Aviation Challenge, Kenya Airways was recognized for its sustainability efforts, winning awards for Best Scaled Catering Solution and Best Approach to Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
• Punctuality Accolades: In 2024, SkyTeam members Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta Air Lines were ranked as the top three most punctual global airlines by aviation analytics firm Cirium, reflecting the alliance's commitment to operational excellence.

Key Benefits of SkyTeam

SkyTeam offers a range of benefits designed for frequent flyers:

• Global Lounge Access: Over 750 airport lounges worldwide for SkyTeam Elite Plus members.
• Priority Services: Elite and Elite Plus members enjoy priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling.
• Baggage Benefits: Additional baggage allowance for Elite Plus travelers.
• Seamless Connections: Simplified interline ticketing and baggage transfers across member airlines.
• SkyPriority: A standardized suite of priority airport services for top-tier travelers, available in over 1,000 airports.

Elite Status Tiers and Benefits

SkyTeam Highlights

• Global Coverage: Operates in 170+ countries with over 1,000 destinations.
• Focus on Sustainability: SkyTeam’s member airlines are leaders in carbon offset programs and fuel efficiency.
• Shared Lounges: Access world-class lounges such as the SkyTeam Lounge at Vancouver International Airport.
• Top Routes: Popular routes include transatlantic flights with Delta, Air France, and KLM, as well as long-haul services to Asia with Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines.

SkyPriority

SkyPriority is a suite of travel benefits offered by SkyTeam, a global airline alliance. It's designed to streamline the airport experience for eligible passengers, making their journey smoother and more efficient. What's unique about SkyPriority is that it offers a consistent set of priority services across all member airlines and airports where they operate. These services include expedited check-in, security clearance, baggage handling, and boarding, along with potential access to airport lounges. This means that no matter which SkyTeam airline you fly with or where you travel, you can expect a similar premium experience if you qualify for SkyPriority.