Best SkyTeam Program: Delta SkyMiles or Alaska MileagePlan
 

Hey everyone,

I am Star Alliance gold and now trying to get status on Sky Team as well... when flying Sky Team I mostly fly Delta so I want to be able to get complimentary upgrades etc...

I have heard, however, that it is and will be easier to get status on Alaska Airlines which is then usable on Delta flights. Does anyone know whether or not having elite status on Alaska airlines essentially offers you the same benefits on Delta as if you were Skymiles Platinum or Diamond? Any idea how Delta treats Alaska Airlines Elites?

Any guidance helps!

Thanks,

Alex

Alaska is not a Skyteam carrier although it does have partnerships with several Skyteam carriers including AF/KL and Delta.

Benefits for an Alaska elite on Delta are NOT equivalent to Plat or Diamond on Delta. You would do well to study the Delta and Alaska elite benefit pages:

http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...-benefits.html

http://www.alaskaair.com/content/mil...-benefits.aspx

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Yes, and in particular AS elites are upgraded on DL after all DL elites and companions.

The main advantage of the AS FF program for many is the ability to earn and burn on both DL and AA.