Is KLM part of SkyTeam or Star Alliance?

KLM is part of SkyTeam, a global network of 19 airlines. Together, we bring you to 1,036 worldwide destinations on more than 15,445 daily flights.



KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance. Since 2004, KLM has been part of the Air France-KLM Group, and both airlines serve as cornerstones of the SkyTeam network. In 2026, this partnership allows KLM passengers to earn and redeem "Flying Blue" miles across 19 other member airlines, including Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, and Virgin Atlantic. Being part of SkyTeam means that KLM travelers benefit from seamless connections at major global hubs and access to over 750 lounges worldwide for elite members. While many European "flag carriers" like Lufthansa are in the Star Alliance, KLM has maintained its loyalty to SkyTeam for over two decades, participating in a highly integrated transatlantic joint venture with Delta and Virgin Atlantic that provides hundreds of daily flight options between Europe and North America.

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Headquartered in Amsterdam, KLM is the world's oldest airline operating under its original name. Combined with Air France it is Europe's leading airline group and a member of the SkyTeam Alliance.

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SkyTeam sits in the middle of the pack as far as global airline alliances go. Star Alliance is the largest with 26 members, and Oneworld is the smallest with 14 carriers on its roster.

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SkyTeam sits in the middle of the pack as far as global airline alliances go. Star Alliance is the largest with 26 members, and Oneworld is the smallest with 14 carriers on its roster.

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KLM is a Dutch carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.4/10. This is above the general average .

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If flying direct without a transfer, I'd lean towards Air France for its comfort, superior amenities, and marginally better food compared to KLM.

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As a founding member of Star Alliance, Lufthansa offers innumerable advantages in the world's biggest global network. Its regional strategy under the Lufthansa Regional brand connects Europe's regions with one another and with the world beyond. Bilateral partnerships augment and enhance the services portfolio.

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There are three major airline alliances: SkyTeam, Star Alliance and Oneworld. Each has different partner airlines. You may have benefitted from an alliance without even realizing it.

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The current list of non-alliance partners includes:
  • Jet Airways.
  • Aegean Airlines - another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Air China - yet another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Hawaiian Airlines - (inter-island and South Pacific flights only).
  • South African Airways - another leftover Star Alliance partner.


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Today, Star Alliance comprises 26 member airlines, each with its own distinctive culture and style of service. Alliance members come together at over 50 global hubs to offer smooth connections across a world-leading global network.

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Star leadership in Frankfurt and Chicago would have vetoed the plan. Emirates Airlines is a unique airline that has chosen to remain independent and not join any of the leading airline alliances. This allows them to maintain their own identity, while still providing customers with access to an extensive global network.

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