The SkyTeam Alliance currently has 19 member airlines, including Delta, serving over 630 million passengers a year. Here's what you should know about it.
For example, entry-level and Silver Medallion members of Delta Air Lines' SkyMiles program belong to SkyTeam Elite. Meanwhile, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallion members qualify for SkyTeam Elite Plus status. SkyTeam's website lists Elite perks as being: Priority reservation waitlist (when f...
Passengers traveling in premium cabins as well as SkyTeam Elite Plus members traveling on an alliance airline’s flight can access SkyTeam's branded lounges.
Meanwhile, when you fly with Delta, the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card provides 15 Sky Club lounge visits each year (starting Feb. 1, 2025; unlimited visits until then). It also offers complimentary domestic upgrades (behind all Medallion members) and an annual companion certificate ...
SkyTeam Elite Plus Status ($250 Value)SkyTeam Elite Plus is SkyTeam’s highest alliance-wide status. Routine benefits include priority baggage handling, priority security, priority check-in, and waitlisting.Also, one of the most popular benefits is lounge access, where you can use any partner...
This practice is particularly common on international routes or in regions where airlines participate in global alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. These alliances help airlines offer more comprehensive service networks without each airline having to operate its own flights on every route...
Then came the globalization with KLM, Skyteam, and the present structure. I haven't seen "2000" signs in a very long time. I am surprised some still exist. 1 Steve Guest December 19, 2024, 3:32 pm The first part is true but second is incorrect. Those you mention only flies ...
I find SkyTeam Elite Plus is just not competitive with other tiers; for example, SkyTeam Elite Plus members with non-US airlines don’t even get lounge access when traveling domestically within the US, while elite members with oneworld and Star Alliance do ...
Editor’s note: Tampa International Airport Manager of Communications C.J. Johnson recently flew to Amsterdam aboard TPA's nonstop flight on Delta Air Lines. This is a travelogue of his experiences and recommendations.I have to admit something. I've flow
To gain access to SkyTeam lounges, travelers must be traveling in business or first class to an international destination. Lounge access is only valid on departure and transfer segments. SkyTeam Elite Plus members also receive complimentary lounge access when traveling on international itineraries, re...