SkyTeam Elite Plus is the alliance-wide top tier shared by Air France, KLM, Delta, Korean Air, Saudia, LATAM, and 14 other carriers. Through ITA Airways Volare Premium — ITA's top published status tier — you receive full SkyTeam Elite Plus recognition on every SkyTeam flight you take for 12 months. No qualifying flights, no challenge stays, no mileage thresholds. Status is applied directly to your ITA Volare account and recognised alliance-wide from day one.
What SkyTeam Elite Plus Means at the Airport
At any SkyTeam airport worldwide, Elite Plus recognition is consistent across the alliance. You present at the dedicated Sky Priority counter — bypassing standard queues at check-in and security. You board first in the Priority boarding group. Your bags are tagged Priority and unloaded ahead of standard-class passengers. And on qualifying international itineraries, the SkyTeam lounge network opens across all 19 member airlines.
- SkyTeam lounge access on every international SkyTeam-marketed flight — covering Air France Salons, KLM Crown Lounges, Korean Air KAL Lounges, Delta Sky Club (on Delta flights), Saudia lounges, and partner-carrier lounges at 1,000+ airports worldwide. When you fly Air France business class, you enter the La Première adjacent salon. When you fly KLM, you access the Crown Lounge regardless of your booked cabin.
- Sky Priority at check-in and security — the dedicated Sky Priority lane exists at every major SkyTeam hub. At Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol, Seoul Incheon, and JFK, the difference between the Elite Plus lane and the standard queue is commonly 20–45 minutes.
- Priority boarding — you board immediately after First Class, ahead of all other passengers on any SkyTeam flight.
- Priority baggage — tagged and delivered first. Relevant when connecting through busy hubs on tight layovers.
- +1 extra checked bag on all SkyTeam member flights. At Air France/KLM's baggage rates ($70–$100 per extra bag on transatlantic routes), a single extra bag covers a meaningful portion of the status cost.
- Reservation priority and waitlist priority across SkyTeam carriers — relevant when operational disruptions occur and Elite Plus members are reaccommodated ahead of general passengers.
The SkyTeam Network: 19 Airlines, 1,000+ Destinations
SkyTeam covers Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, Czech Airlines, Delta, Garuda Indonesia, ITA Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, XiamenAir, and others. Status is recognised on domestic segments within member countries as well as international itineraries. For frequent travellers whose routing touches Paris, Amsterdam, Seoul, New York, or São Paulo, Elite Plus delivers material value on nearly every journey.
Processing and Delivery
ITA Volare Premium status typically processes in 7–14 business days. You will receive a Volare account (or we apply to your existing account) with Volare Premium applied. SkyTeam recognition activates as soon as the status posts — no additional steps at partner airlines. You present your ITA Volare number when booking SkyTeam flights, and the Elite Plus privileges follow automatically.
Key Benefits
- ✓ SkyTeam Elite Plus status across 19 airlines
- ✓ Lounge access on all SkyTeam flights
- ✓ Priority check-in, boarding & baggage handling
- ✓ Extra baggage allowance across all member airlines
- ✓ Fast-track security at member airports
- ✓ Priority standby and seat selection
- ✓ Valid for 12 full months
How It Works
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Purchase and provide ITA Volare number Complete checkout. Send us your ITA Volare loyalty account number (or we create one for you if needed).
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Volare Premium applied ITA Volare Premium status is applied to your account within 7–14 business days. SkyTeam Elite Plus recognition activates immediately across all 19 member airlines.
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Travel with full Elite Plus privileges Present your Volare number when booking any SkyTeam flight. Sky Priority, lounge access, priority bags, and the extra bag allowance apply automatically.
What You Get
- ITA Airways Volare Premium status — recognised as SkyTeam Elite Plus across all 19 member airlines
- SkyTeam lounge access on every SkyTeam-marketed international flight (Air France Salons, KLM Crown Lounges, Korean Air KAL Lounges, partner lounges worldwide)
- Sky Priority: dedicated check-in counter, security fast-track, and priority boarding on every SkyTeam flight
- Priority baggage tagging and delivery on every SkyTeam carrier
- +1 extra checked bag on all SkyTeam member flights
- Reservation and waitlist priority across the alliance
- 12-month coverage from activation date
Requirements
- ITA Airways Volare account (or we create one)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SkyTeam Elite Plus from ITA Volare recognised on Air France, KLM, and Delta?
Yes. ITA Volare Premium corresponds directly to SkyTeam Elite Plus, which is recognised by all 19 SkyTeam member airlines — including Air France, KLM, Delta, Korean Air, and Saudia. You present your Volare number when booking and privileges apply automatically on qualifying flights.
Does lounge access work on domestic flights?
SkyTeam Elite Plus lounge access applies on international itineraries. Domestic lounge access depends on the specific carrier's policy — some members (e.g., Air France on domestic French routes) extend lounge access to Elite Plus members; others restrict it to long-haul international. Confirm with the operating carrier for domestic segments.
How is ITA Volare Premium different from Flying Blue Gold?
Both grant SkyTeam Elite Plus recognition alliance-wide. The difference is the underlying loyalty programme: Volare Premium earns ITA-specific Volare Miles, while Flying Blue Gold earns Flying Blue Miles (Air France/KLM). If you primarily accumulate miles with AF/KLM, Flying Blue Gold keeps your balance in one programme. Volare Premium is suited to travellers who want SkyTeam Elite Plus without ties to a specific points balance.
What if I already have a lower ITA Volare tier?
Volare Premium is applied to your existing account, upgrading whatever tier you currently hold. Your Volare Miles balance is preserved. If you do not have an ITA Volare account, one will be created as part of the service.
Can I use the extra checked bag on every SkyTeam flight?
Yes. The +1 extra checked bag applies on all SkyTeam member-operated or SkyTeam-marketed flights where Elite Plus baggage policies apply. Each member airline publishes its specific Elite Plus baggage policy — we can confirm for your primary carrier upon request.
Is a refund available if status cannot be applied?
Yes. A full refund is guaranteed if ITA Volare Premium status cannot be processed within the stated timeline. Full details are outlined in our fulfilment guarantee at checkout.
ITA Volare Premium status applied within 7–14 business days. SkyTeam Elite Plus recognition activates across all 19 member airlines. Full refund if upgrade cannot be completed. Lounge access applies on qualifying SkyTeam-marketed international flights per carrier policy.