Which alliance is Delta?

Being part of the SkyTeam alliance means that Medallion Members have access to unique benefits all around the world.



Delta Air Lines is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, which was established in June 2000. In 2026, SkyTeam remains one of the world's "Big Three" airline alliances, alongside Star Alliance and oneworld. Delta's membership in SkyTeam allows SkyMiles members to earn and redeem miles across a vast network of global partners, including Air France, KLM, Korean Air, and Virgin Atlantic. For Medallion members, this alliance provides "SkyTeam Elite" and "Elite Plus" benefits, which include priority check-in, extra baggage allowances, and access to over 750 airport lounges worldwide. Delta's strong presence in the alliance is a cornerstone of its international strategy, enabling seamless travel and shared benefits for passengers flying to over 1,000 destinations across the globe through these integrated partnership agreements.

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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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Delta is a member of SkyTeam while United is a member of Star Alliance. The airlines compete in every aspect of their offerings, from credit cards to loyalty programs.

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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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Virgin Atlantic joined global airline alliance SkyTeam on 02 March 2023. It is SkyTeam's first and only UK member airline, opening up a global network of airlines for customers to earn and redeem points. The airline's Flying Club members can now utilise a raft of new benefits through SkyPriority services.

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Institutional investors hold a majority ownership of DAL through the 72.10% of the outstanding shares that they control. This interest is also higher than at almost any other company in the Airlines industry.

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“This is an exciting time for customers of both Delta and Emirates as we launch our trans-Atlantic partnership. Our expanded partnership means a host of new destinations and travel options across Asia and North America, with seamless connectivity, world-class reliability and the industry's best customer service.

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Whether it's your next business trip or a long-awaited getaway, we are here to help you prepare so you know what to expect on your next flight. SkyMiles members earn and use miles when flying with KLM. Medallion Members enjoy benefits like priority services, lounge access and more. Learn more about all the benefits.

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

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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.

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However, Swiss later decided not to proceed with key elements of its agreement with British Airways and was therefore released from its commitment to join Oneworld; it was taken over by Lufthansa in 2005 and joined Star Alliance in 2006.

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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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