Originally Posted by
eightblack
If it was me, I'd consider BA and shoot for Gold or Flying Blue (Air France). Obviously BA gives you OW and FB gives you access to Skyteam.
Note that having Flying Blue Gold status (AF/KL) does not grant access to DL Sky Clubs when flying domestic flights. You must have an international Skyteam itin (or connect to/from international Skyteam itin on Skyteam carriers) for Sky Club access. Caribbean flights are excluded from "international" definition for lounge access. Also, you won't have comp access to DL Comfort+ seats as an FB Elite (except possibly on day of departure) as they book into a separate fare class on DL and are not just extra legroom seats in Main Cabin. The main benefits would basically be limited to Sky Priority check-in/security/boarding, comp checked luggage, and comp access to Delta Preferred seats (exit row/aisle).