Does Sky Priority board first?

All customers who are eligible for priority boarding, including SkyTeam Elite Plus and Elite customers, can board through the SkyPriority lane. Eligible SkyPriority passengers will be asked to board first, immediately followed by Elite passengers, through the SkyPriority lane.



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The iconic red SkyPriority signs guide you through airports with speed and ease. From priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling, to priority lanes at ticket offices, transfer desks, security and immigration – it's all seamless.

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Following that, boarding commences in the following order:
  • Group 1: Passengers in Delta One or domestic first class.
  • Group 2: Delta Diamond Medallion members.
  • Group 3: Passengers in Premium Select and those with strollers or seats for young children.
  • Group 4: Passengers in Comfort+ seating.


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Is Delta SkyPriority the Same as TSA PreCheck? Delta Sky Priority is not the same as TSA PreCheck. However, it offers many of the same benefits, and in some cases more, than TSA PreCheck.

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Enjoy an upgraded experience with more of the perks you love in Delta Comfort+. Take advantage of your time in the air with access to Sky Priority® boarding, dedicated overhead bin space, extra legroom, superior snacks on longer flights, free drinks, and complimentary premium entertainment.

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With Sky Priority, you'll enjoy faster check-in and accelerated security, early boarding, and expedited baggage service. Don't let airport check-in slow you down. Enjoy dedicated check-in areas at the airport to help you move through quickly and get to your gate even faster.

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First Class on Delta means receiving Sky Priority® service, which offers accelerated check-in, security, and baggage handling. Once it's time to board, you're invited to board first so you can settle in sooner and enjoy the First Class experience.

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With Sky Priority, you'll enjoy faster check-in and accelerated security, early boarding, and expedited baggage service. Don't let airport check-in slow you down. Enjoy dedicated check-in areas at the airport to help you move through quickly and get to your gate even faster.

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TSA PreCheck vs. Clear. Overall, Clear's biometric identity verification process will get you to the front of the security line faster than TSA PreCheck.

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Participating airlines display a TSA PreCheck® indicator directly on your boarding pass if you are eligible for TSA PreCheck based on your provided Known Traveler Number (KTN). Please ensure you add your KTN to your airline reservation while booking the reservation.

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Sky Priority can move you closer to the front in no time. It starts with a dedicated lane for check-in. This is the same line that first class and Delta One passengers use, and it can be a real timesaver if you are in a hurry. At many airports, there are dedicated security lanes for Sky Priority passengers.

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At airports which do not have a dedicated Silver Medallion check-in lane, Silver Medallion Members are permitted to use the Sky Priority check-in lane.

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  • Check-in for your flight.
  • Hand over any luggage that would need to go into the aircraft hold, if you are travelling with luggage.
  • Pass through the airport security gates to the departures hall.
  • Find your boarding gate.
  • Board the plane and fly to your destination.


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