Global Network Dossier

SkyTeam

Caring More About You. Founded in 2000 with headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, SkyTeam connects 1,000+ destinations across 160+ countries.

19 Member Airlines
13,600+ Daily Departures
1,000+ Airports Served

SkyTeam Member Airlines

SkyTeam Elite Status Tiers

Member Base

Earn and redeem miles across SkyTeam partner loyalty programs.

SkyTeam Elite Silver / Entry

Priority check-in counters; preferred seating; priority reservations waitlist and airport standby; priority boarding.

SkyTeam Elite Plus Gold / Platinum (Top)

SkyPriority seamless dedicated airport processing; Guaranteed reservation on sold-out flights; Worldwide Lounge Access (750+ lounges) on international itineraries (+1 guest); +1 extra checked bag (23kg or +20kg); Priority baggage handling.

Reciprocal Baggage & Lounge Access Policies

Reciprocal Baggage Allowances

Silver / Entry: Priority check-in and preferential baggage allowance on select partners.

Gold / Top Tier: Elite Plus gets 1 additional checked bag (23kg / 50lbs) on piece-concept routes, or +20kg on weight-concept routes, with SkyPriority priority tags.

Lounge Access Guidelines

SkyTeam Elite Plus members receive complimentary access to 750+ member and third-party lounges when traveling on or connecting to/from an international SkyTeam flight (+1 guest on SkyTeam).

Policy Note: Delta Medallion members (Gold, Platinum, Diamond) flying purely domestic itineraries within the US do not get Sky Club access without an international flight connection or paid Sky Club membership.

Round-the-World (RTW) Fare

SkyTeam Round the World Pass — Up to 15 stops across 3 to 15 stopovers, valid for 1 year.

Key International Fortress Hubs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SkyPriority and who gets it?

SkyPriority is SkyTeam’s alliance-wide red-carpet service that offers consistent priority check-in, priority security lanes, priority boarding, and priority baggage handling. It is automatically included for SkyTeam Elite Plus members and all First/Business Class passengers.

Can Delta Medallion Gold members access Air France and KLM lounges in Europe?

Yes! When traveling on an international itinerary departing Europe on Air France, KLM, or Delta, Delta Gold/Platinum/Diamond Medallions (SkyTeam Elite Plus) receive complimentary access to Air France and KLM lounges with one guest.

Did SAS switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam?

Yes, in September 2024, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) officially exited Star Alliance and joined SkyTeam, making EuroBonus points redeemable across Delta, Air France, and KLM.