Economy seats will no longer be assigned for free before check-in
Nov 20, 2015, 6:22 am
#16
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After more than 10 years (I am slow...) I reached the conclusion that surveys are mostly (only?) used to find where it is still possible to cut costs with "minimum" impact on service. So I have decided to avoid answering them, as much as possible.
Nov 20, 2015, 7:26 am
#17
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And, of course, they didn't ask anybody outright "would you like to be forced to pay for a seating assignment, or would you rather things stay as they are now?" because that clearly is a leading question and one which the customer could not be trusted to answer correctly...
Dec 1, 2015, 6:15 am
#18
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I just booked my first AF flight in years. (IAH-LIN $467). I am FB Gold, but I can't select my seats. I thought as gold we could select seats. Is that a glitch or is that the new policy for all regardless of status? Travel dates are 1/22-1/26
Dec 26, 2015, 7:16 pm
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The pdf doc isnt available anymore, someone still have this ?
Does anyone remember what does it said about codeshares ?
If DL allows me to choose my economy seat for free on AF metal , does it means that the 1st AF/KL elite perk who want this seat will kick me out ?
Does anyone remember what does it said about codeshares ?
If DL allows me to choose my economy seat for free on AF metal , does it means that the 1st AF/KL elite perk who want this seat will kick me out ?
Jul 7, 2016, 7:41 pm
#22
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Pre Check-in flying AF with children
I just booked my first AF award flight. Me, my wife and 4 year old child. On AF website it says seat assignments are complimentary for families on the same reservation. But my reservation on the website says only that seat assignment will be at check-in. I can't find instructions how to book seat assignments in advance. Am I able to do this ? Ideally for free, but even if with a charge. I just want to lock down the details that we'll all be sitting together. I have no status with AF so not keen on waiting til T-30
Jul 8, 2016, 12:12 am
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I just booked my first AF award flight. Me, my wife and 4 year old child. On AF website it says seat assignments are complimentary for families on the same reservation. But my reservation on the website says only that seat assignment will be at check-in. I can't find instructions how to book seat assignments in advance. Am I able to do this ? Ideally for free, but even if with a charge. I just want to lock down the details that we'll all be sitting together. I have no status with AF so not keen on waiting til T-30
Jul 8, 2016, 6:51 am
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Jul 8, 2016, 8:02 am
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Jul 8, 2016, 8:12 am
#26
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Ok, this is where I was reading on AF site. Makes no mention of flight length being a factor. I suppose "up to 2 days" means starting at T-48hrs. But there is also reference to being able to do in advance for a fee.
http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common...s-and-children
I've never flown AF before so this is all new and can't quite figure out what applies when.
Jul 8, 2016, 8:20 am
#27
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This service available for a fee is available in the Economy cabin on intercontinental flights provided by AIR FRANCE or KLM, beginning on January 26, 2016.
Jul 28, 2016, 12:47 pm
#28
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Seattle area
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all Y seats available for selection when checking in?
Have B fare ticket via DL but flight is operated by AF. I can select regular Y cabin seats but not the front or exit row seats via DL website. AF website doesn't allow anything at all, not even the pay-to-select one of the front of cabin seats.
Anyone knows if the entire Y cabin will open up for seat selection during OLCI?
Anyone knows if the entire Y cabin will open up for seat selection during OLCI?
Jul 28, 2016, 8:10 pm
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