SkyTeam Elite Plus & SkyTeam Elite Benefits

SkyTeam Elite Plus Benefits	Benefit Details
Guaranteed reservations on sold-out flights	Assurance of a confirmed full-fare Economy Class reservation on sold-out flights with 24 hours' advance notice.¹
Priority luggage handling	Elite Plus members will receive priority luggage handling, where their luggage will be identified with a bag tag.
Priority check-in	Elite Plus members can check in at Priority counters with all nine SkyTeam airlines.²
Preferred seating	Subject to availability, we will always attempt to accommodate your seating preference.³
Priority boarding	Elite Plus members are allowed advance boarding on most SkyTeam flights.⁴
Priority reservation waitlist	Elite Plus members are put on the reservation waitlist ahead of other passengers.⁵
Priority airport standby	Elite Plus members have priority over other passengers when standing by at the airport for SkyTeam-operated flights.⁶
Lounge access on valid itineraries	Lounge access is available to SkyTeam member lounges for First/Business Class passengers and Elite Plus members in coach, flying on or connecting to/from an international flight operated by a SkyTeam airline. Lounge access must occur on the same day as the required flight. See skyteam.com for a complete list of the 390+ eligible lounges and locations valid within the SkyTeam network. To access the lounge, you must have your international SkyTeam-operated boarding pass (for same day as lounge access) and your Frequent Flyer card. Note that a WorldClubs membership is not an eligible credential for SkyTeam lounge access - only First/Business Class passengers and Elite Plus members get access. Elite Plus members may be accompanied by 1 guest when accessing SkyTeam lounges.

SkyTeam Elite Benefits	Benefit Details
Priority check-in	Elite members can check in at Priority counters with all nine SkyTeam airlines.²
Preferred seating	Subject to availability, we will always attempt to accommodate your seating preference.³
Priority boarding	Elite members are allowed advance boarding on most SkyTeam flights.⁴
Priority reservation waitlist	Elite members are put on the reservation waitlist ahead of other passengers.⁵
Priority airport standby	Elite members have priority over other passengers when standing by at the airport for SkyTeam-operated flights.⁶

¹Air France offers this benefit from France to the following destinations: North America, South America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East (except Israel), the Caribbean and Indian Ocean destinations. Korean Air offers this benefit on flights with more than four hours of flying time. CSA Czech Airlines offers this benefit to all long-haul destinations: North America and the Middle East (except Israel). Alitalia offers this benefit from Italy to all long-haul destinations: North America, South America, Asia and West Africa. Northwest offers this benefit on international long haul flights, greater than 6 hours.

²When flying on Aeromexico-operated flights, proceed to Clase Premier counters. When flying on Air France-operated flights, proceed to First Class, Business Class and abonnes counters. When flying on Alitalia-operated flights, proceed to Alitalia Priority Counters including Magnifica Class and Prima Class counters. (excluding domestic Italy cities other than Milan Linate and Naples). When flying on Continental-operated flights, proceed to EliteAccess counters or counters available for OnePass Elites and First Class. (excludes BusinessFirst priority check-in counters). When flying on CSA Czech Airlines-operated flights, proceed to Business Class check-in counters. When flying on Delta-operated flights, proceed to First Class, BusinessElite or Medallion check-in counters. When flying on Korean Air-operated flights, proceed to Morning Calm counter or First Class or Prestige Class counters. When flying on KLM-operated flights, proceed to Business Class check-in counter or dedicated Elite check-in counters. When flying on Northwest-operated flights, proceed to First and BusinessElite check-in counters.

³Air France offers preferred seating from France to the following destinations: North America, South America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East (except Israel), the Caribbean and Indian Ocean destinations. Korean Air offers preferred seating from Korea to all long-haul destinations: North America, South America and Europe. CSA Czech Airlines offers this benefit from Prague to all long-haul destinations: North America and the Middle East (except Israel). Alitalia offers preferred seating on transatlantic service only.

⁴Delta does not offer pre-boarding on Delta Connection or Delta Shuttle flights. Aeromexico offers preboarding on all flights except between Mexico City and Monterey. Air France and Korean Air offer preboarding on international flights only. Alitalia offers pre-boarding where operationally available.

⁵Some benefits may not apply on Delta Connection, Delta Shuttle, Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia, CSA Czech Airlines or Korean Air flights.

⁶Priority airport standby is not available on Korean Air.