What's the difference between SkyTeam and Flying Blue?

I am going to reserve a flight with Air France and I just subscribed to the Flying Blue program (Air France + KLM).

Is this program the same as SkyTeam?

I mean, the miles I earn in Flying Blue are added to the ones that I have accumulated in SkyTeam?

Or should I just buy the Air France flight directly with SkyTeam?

(Here it seems that Flying Blue belongs to SkyTeam).

Best Answer

SkyTeam is an alliance of airlines; members cooperate to make it easier for passengers to fly with other alliance members, for example by codesharing, checking baggage through to one's final destination, and so on.

SkyPriority is the label for a group of benefits such as priority check-in and boarding awarded to passengers who are members of alliance airlines' frequent flyer programs. If you have sufficiently high tier in a SkyTeam member's frequent flyer program--such as Flying Blue--you'll automatically receive SkyPriority benefits. SkyPriority is not a frequent flyer program, so you can't enroll in it directly.

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Can I use SkyTeam miles on Delta?

Nine SkyTeam members currently participate in the program: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France, China Airlines, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM and Korean Air.

Is Flying Blue same as Delta?

While Flying Blue recently made changes to their program, it remains an alternative to Delta's SkyMiles. Since Delta and Flying Blue both have variable award pricing, it's worth comparing both programs' prices before making a reservation for a Delta flight.

What airlines are SkyTeam partners?

The 20 airlines that are members of SkyTeam include Aeroflot, Aerol\xedneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, and ...

What airlines are part of Flying Blue?

Flying Blue is the free loyalty programme of Air France, KLM, Aircalin, Kenya Airways, Transavia and TAROM.

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