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Effective March 1, 2011, Gold Medallions will receive SkyTeam Elite Plus status when flying internationally on our SkyTeam partner airlines.
Benefits include:
* Complimentary access to more than 200 SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide – including Delta Sky Club
* A guaranteed Economy Class reservation on any SkyTeam long-haul flight when purchasing a full-fare Economy Class ticket.
* Priority Baggage Handling