Originally posted by leroy11:
As a Delta Platinum Medallion, you are a Sky Team Elite Plus member and receive:
"As a SkyTeam frequent flyer you have the opportunity to accrue base miles on all SkyTeam flights, redeem miles for mileage awards on any SkyTeam-operated flight, and are eligible for SkyTeam's "Round-the-World" award that enables you to use one ticket for all segments of a multi-member airline journey.
Additionally, as a SkyTeam Elite Plus frequent flyer, you are entitled to these extended reciprocal benefits:
Lounge Access
Guaranteed reservations on sold-out flights
Priority baggage handling
Priority check-in
Preferred seating
Priority boarding
Priority reservation waitlist
Priority airport standby
Elite base mileage accrual"
Source: http://skyteam.com/alliance/en_us/be.../benefits3.htm