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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 8:23 am
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Originally Posted by SCtime
Related to OP question, I'm in the likely somewhat unusual position to be both DL diamond and skyteam e+ with another airline. But I have a large pool of DL miles for which I mostly see value in US domestic Y. However, I'm wondering is there are ways to book a skymiles Y domestic award on DL metal (to get c+ seating if buying 'main cabin standard' award, but use that other airline ste+ status to access DL's lounges on those same journeys.

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No, per the rules you get the benefits of only one program. So you have to choose: Earn or Redeem with a Skyteam Program, get the benefits associated for that partner for the flight and airport(s) experience.
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