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Korean Air SKYPASS
Korean Air SKYPASS is SkyTeam's most distinctive program for U.S. travelers. The primary pathway from U.S. credit cards is Citi ThankYou Points, which transfers 1:1 to SKYPASS. That makes it one of the few major international airline programs accessible via Citi. Korean Air operates a world-class Prestige Class business cabin, and SKYPASS miles have a notably long 10-year expiry window — among the most generous in the industry.
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Program Details
- Miles Expiry10 years from date earned — most generous in industry
- AllianceSkyTeam (19 airlines)
- Award PricingChart-based — zone-based redemptions
- Transfer SourcesCiti ThankYou only (primary U.S. flexible program)
- Key SkyTeam PartnersDelta, Air France/KLM, China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines
- Prestige ClassBusiness class — fully flat, 180°, 2-2-2 or 2-2 on widebody
- Best RouteUS West Coast → Seoul Prestige Class ~60K miles OW
10-Year Expiry Advantage
SKYPASS miles don't expire for 10 years from the date earned, no activity required. This makes it a safe place to park Citi TY transfers you're planning to use years down the road, without worrying about triggering activity to keep miles alive.
Best Cards to Earn SKYPASS Miles
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
Citi ThankYou Points transfer 1:1 to Korean Air SKYPASS — the main U.S. flexible currency with a direct connection. 3× on restaurants, groceries, gas, hotels, and air travel.
Citi Exclusivity: Korean Air SKYPASS doesn't accept Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, or Bilt directly. Citi ThankYou is the main flexible currency bridge. This makes the Citi Strata Premier — or any ThankYou-earning card — the essential starting point for accumulating SKYPASS miles from U.S. cards.