Is Flying Blue part of SkyTeam?

Delta partner flights Because Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines are both part of the SkyTeam alliance, you can use Flying Blue miles to book flights on Delta. Here are some examples of mileage redemptions on Delta-operated flights.



Flying Blue is not an airline itself but the frequent flyer program for Air France and KLM, both of which are founding and prominent members of the SkyTeam Alliance. Because of this, Flying Blue members can earn and redeem miles across all 19 SkyTeam partner airlines, including Delta, Korean Air, and Virgin Atlantic. In 2026, the program uses "Experience Points" (XP) to determine elite status tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Ultimate). Achieving Gold status or higher in Flying Blue automatically grants "SkyTeam Elite Plus" status, which provides high-fidelity perks such as worldwide lounge access for the member and a guest, priority boarding, and extra baggage allowance. This integration ensures that a traveler flying on a SkyTeam partner airline anywhere in the world can enjoy seamless loyalty benefits and recognition, making Flying Blue one of the most versatile and valuable programs for international travel within the alliance's extensive global network.

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