richardinmotion

What can I expect in terms of seat selection? From what I understand, my fare class will not allow Premium Economy. Guess that means standard Economy?

The flight is on an A380-800.

Apologies if this has been covered before.

javabytes

Premium Economy is an entirely separate cabin on AF. No dice on that one. Some people have reported success getting preferred economy seats. If there's one thing I've learned you're guaranteed with AF, it's that they will screw with your seat assignments.

richardinmotion

I'm being told by the Delta Diamond rep that AF assigns premium seats on day of departure only. I've been on hold for over an hour. What a snafu. How does everyone else deal with this? Never again.

3Cforme

A search on <'af', assignment> will find threads that outline some self-help strategies.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...f-atl-cdg.html

vgb2001

Call AF directly (their number is on airfrance.us) with your AF confirmation number (that the diamond line will give you). You should get access to preferred seating as Skyteam elite plus. On the 380, that could mean the back of the upper deck with nice 2 seaters on sides and privacy feel due to small size cabin.

mpheels

I've been lurking here for ages, but figure this is as good a time as any to start posting... I'm flying IAD-CDG in a few weeks, on AF but booked through Delta. At the time of booking, DL was showing tons of availability in preferred seats, but they weren't available for selection after booking. I was able to select a non-preferred aisle seat on the upper deck for my outbound flight, and i'm pretty content with that. Unfortunately, there were only two seats available on my return flight, both middle seats at the back of the plane. I selected one of the middle seats, then immediately called the FO phone number. I told the rep I had just booked, but was not able to select a preferred seat. It took a few minutes, but he was able to put me in a seat in the preferred section. My set assignment shows as confirmed when I access the reservation on the AF website, so I assume/hope it's all set.

Renes Points

Just have AF follow you an tweet. Works just fine. Not to EC but exit row or other seats that is.

howtofreetravel

Don't tell them you have status with delta and you might get a better seat lol

Denal1

This!! Recently completed 5 segments as DM on AF. Two were IAD-CDG on A380. Not once did I end up in the seat I picked more than 6 months ago. Seems to be the norm at AF.

Pharaoh

I usually fly AF XATL because of Premium Economy. Although I have minor status (FO) on DL I always book directly with AF (MQDs are irrelevant for me) and am always able to grab a seat when booking. Unlike coach, that seat does seem to stick.

Xeno

I had no problems with AF ATL-CDG-IST in April on a BE ticket. I could see the same seat on DL com. I also found CDG so easy now to transit that I will be happy to go there and avoid the long walks at AMS.

TrojanTraveler

Same here, I've had no recent issues with seat assignments, though I think it's good to go to AF.com and check your seats now and then. Using my DL PNR on AF.com, I had no issue accessing my reservation. I also made a change to a DL-metal flight via DL, and the change was reflected on AF.com within minutes. This has greatly improved.