Which airlines are with SkyTeam?

SkyTeam member airlines
  • Aerol?neas Argentinas.
  • Aeromexico.
  • Air Europa.
  • Air France.
  • China Airlines.
  • China Eastern.
  • Czech Airlines.
  • Delta Air Lines.




As of early 2026, SkyTeam remains one of the three major global airline alliances, consisting of 20 member airlines. The core carriers include Delta Air Lines (USA), Air France-KLM (France/Netherlands), and Korean Air (South Korea). Other prominent members include Aeroméxico, Aerolineas Argentinas, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, ITA Airways, Middle East Airlines (MEA), Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, and XiamenAir. Notably, Virgin Atlantic joined the alliance recently, providing a strong UK presence. SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) also joined SkyTeam in 2024, shifting away from Star Alliance. Membership allows travelers to earn and redeem miles across the entire network, access over 750 airport lounges, and enjoy "SkyPriority" benefits—including expedited security and boarding—at almost every major international hub worldwide.

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Members of SkyTeam include Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeroméxico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, ITA Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and ...

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Air France-KLM Flying Blue is the most useful SkyTeam frequent flyer program, in my opinion. A lot of us like to fly across the Atlantic, and Flying Blue has access to more Air France and KLM business class award space than partner programs.

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Etihad Airways is part of SkyTeam Virtual due to their large scale agreements with many SkyTeam members.

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Members of the Star Alliance include: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eva Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, ...

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Alliance. Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.

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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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With an impressive 26 members, Star Alliance was founded in 1997 by Lufthansa, Air Canada, United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Thai Airways. Today it services 1,200-plus airports (even more with their connection partners) and is the largest airline alliance.

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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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Founded in June 2000 by Aeroméxico, Air France, Delta Air Lines, and Korean Air, SkyTeam is the newest major airline alliance and now includes 19 member airlines. With more than 10,000 daily departures to nearly 1,100 destinations in over 184 countries, SkyTeam members fly over 342 million passengers every year.

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Star Alliance was established on May 14, 1997, and Turkish Airlines joined in April 2008, becoming its 21st member. This membership allows our customers to benefit from a wider flight network, special passenger programs, and special offers. Star Alliance in figures: 4,338 aircraft.

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Airline alliances have grown over the years to form an integral part of the passenger aviation industry. Altogether, there are currently three big players in the market. These groups are oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam.

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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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