SkyTeam

“Caring more about you”

Founded in 2000 by Delta, Air France, Aeroméxico and Korean Air. It now has 18 active member airlines; Aeroflot's membership is suspended. Elite Plus status unlocks lounges + priority across all members.

Alliance at a glance

Members
18
Destinations
1,000+
Countries
160+
Annual Passengers
630M+
Fleet Size
3,900+
Founded
2000

Member airlines

SkyTeam has 18 member airlines: Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, China Eastern, China Airlines, Aeromexico, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Saudia, SAS, Kenya Airways, Middle East Airlines, Xiamen Air, Vietnam Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, TAROM and Virgin Atlantic.

Member list: SkyTeam member table on Wikipedia, checked 30 September 2026.

Is my airline in SkyTeam?

Which US airline is part of SkyTeam?

Delta Air Lines, a founding member. American Airlines is in oneworld and United is in Star Alliance.

Is SAS part of SkyTeam?

Yes. SAS joined SkyTeam on 1 September 2024, after leaving Star Alliance.

Is Xiamen Air part of SkyTeam?

Yes. XiamenAir joined SkyTeam in 2012.

Is China Eastern part of SkyTeam?

Yes. China Eastern joined SkyTeam in 2011.

Is China Southern part of SkyTeam?

No. China Southern left SkyTeam at the end of 2018.

Is ITA Airways part of SkyTeam?

No. ITA Airways left SkyTeam on 30 April 2025 and joined Star Alliance on 1 April 2026.

Is Qatar Airways part of SkyTeam?

No. Qatar Airways is a member of oneworld.

Is American Airlines part of SkyTeam?

No. American Airlines is a founding member of oneworld.

Is Emirates part of SkyTeam?

No. Emirates is not a member of SkyTeam, Star Alliance or oneworld.

Loyalty programme

SkyTeam Elite Plus + Elite — reciprocal status across all SkyTeam members.

  • ✓Elite (bonus miles, priority check-in)
  • ✓Elite Plus (lounges, priority everything)