{"id":170357,"date":"2026-09-27T12:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=170357"},"modified":"2026-09-27T12:10:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:10:02","slug":"skyteam-elite-plus-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/skyteam-elite-plus-status\/","title":{"rendered":"SkyTeam Elite Plus Status: What It Is and Why You Should Earn It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having status with an airline can get you lots of perks when flying. But if you don't always fly the same airline, you can lose out on those benefits. Luckily, the three major airline alliances<\/a> offer reciprocal benefits to travelers who hold elite status with a member airline.<\/p>\n

SkyTeam is one such alliance. With 18 member airlines, SkyTeam lets you enjoy your elite benefits when flying with carriers like Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France-KLM.<\/p>\n

Here's how to earn SkyTeam Elite Plus status and the benefits you can enjoy when flying with other alliance members.<\/p>\n

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SkyTeam members. Credit: SkyTeam<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

What Is SkyTeam Elite Plus?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The SkyTeam alliance has two status levels: Elite and Elite Plus. You earn these levels by obtaining qualifying elite status with one of the 18 member airlines. Your airline status then corresponds to one of the two SkyTeam elite levels. For example, if you have elite status with Delta and book a KLM flight, KLM will recognize your corresponding SkyTeam status and provide your applicable benefits.<\/p>\n

The status with the most perks is SkyTeam Elite Plus. Let's look at how you can obtain this valuable status.<\/p>\n

How To Get SkyTeam Elite Plus Status<\/span><\/h2>\n

Each SkyTeam airline has multiple tiers to its loyalty program. Only the higher tiers qualify for SkyTeam Elite Plus. Here are the member airlines and the respective elite tiers that correspond to Elite Plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Airline\/Loyalty Program<\/th>SkyTeam Elite Plus-Equivalent Tier<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Aerolineas Argentinas: Aerolineas Plus
\n<\/td>		Platinum, Diamante<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aeromexico: Aeromexico Rewards<\/td>Platinum, Titanium, Caballero Aguila<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Europa: Suma<\/td>Gold, Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air France\/KLM: Flying Blue<\/td>Gold, Platinum, Club 2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
China Airlines: Dynasty Flyer<\/td>Emerald, Paragon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
China Eastern: Eastern Miles<\/td>Gold, Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delta Air Lines: SkyMiles<\/td>Gold, Platinum and Diamond Medallion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garuda Indonesia: GarudaMiles<\/td>Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kenya Airways: Asante Rewards<\/td>Gold, Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Korean Air: SKYPASS<\/td>Morning Calm Premium Club, Million Miler Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MEA: Cedar Miles<\/td>Gold, Presidents Club, Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saudia: AIFursan<\/td>Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SAS: EuroBonus<\/td>Gold and Diamond<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tarom: Flying Blue<\/td>Gold, Platinum, Platinum for Life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vietnam Airlines: Lotusmiles<\/td>Platinum, Million Miler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virgin Atlantic: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/td>Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xiamen Air: Egret Club<\/td>Platinum, Diamond<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Earn Delta Medallion status, get SkyTeam Elite Plus<\/span><\/h3>\n

Delta Air Lines is probably the most common route to SkyTeam Elite Plus \u2014 at least for our U.S.-based readers. Since you'll need to earn Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Medallion status on Delta in order to receive SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, let's briefly look at how to earn Delta status<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Delta elite status is based on earning Medallion Qualifying Dollars<\/a>. You can earn MQDs through Delta and partner flights, eligible Delta SkyMiles credit cards, and Delta Vacations purchases.<\/p>\n

Here are the MQD requirements to earn 2027 Medallion status during the 2026 calendar year:<\/p>\n