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Old Feb 20, 2017, 5:07 am
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
with af flight numbers?
JFK->CDG(AF 023) CDG->NAP(AF 1178) on 5/10-11

NAP->CDG(AF 1179) CDG->JFK(AF 010) on 5/20

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Old Feb 20, 2017, 1:31 pm
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Originally Posted by dcadwell
JFK->CDG(AF 023) CDG->NAP(AF 1178) on 5/10-11

NAP->CDG(AF 1179) CDG->JFK(AF 010) on 5/20
And you booked via DL.com? I can't even get AF prime flights to price.
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Old Feb 20, 2017, 7:42 pm
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Originally Posted by NoStressHere
I am thinking the vast majority of people would think these are both actual FIRST CLASS products. So sad when somebody buys Delta One vs Air France or other carrier First Class.
DeltaOne is marketed as business class, not first class. Not sure how there would be any confusion there. No one, not even Delta, is claiming they are comparable.
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Old Feb 21, 2017, 3:03 am
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
And you booked via DL.com? I can't even get AF prime flights to price.
That I did.
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Old Jun 2, 2017, 1:57 pm
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Originally Posted by baccarat_king
While I would not do it personally, I always say, it's relative. Just like in casinos. To some guys, losing $100k in a year, in a visit, in an hour. It's pocket change. I seldom pass any judgement until I understand the big picture. Personally, my focus was more so on the fact that Delta phone agents and online are not really optimised for these types of bookings. And these are "full service" bookings, and such customers should receive such service. Though, sort of surprised the OP does not realise that.

Also La Première gets 300% credit to FlyingBlue for Tier earnings. Not to mention, they have a new "top tier" above Platinum. So, if you do this often, FlyingBlue might be the way to go (NOT Delta). Not to mention, FlyingBlue Elites can redeem miles for La Première. (and transfer from AMEX if needed, though that's not related to being Elite with Flying Blue)
Is there a new Flying Blue tier above platinum? The website doesn't list it. I am a platinum and very interested if I can move up another level. Thanks
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Old Jun 9, 2017, 1:46 am
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Originally Posted by b747lh
Very good advice. I usually fly in First on various airlines with my wife and kids and we get a decent discount with our travel agent vs booking through the airline websites.
How can a travel agent offer a discount with risking the fare being considered some sort of consolidator or discount fare that results in reduced mileage earning?

Personally, I also can't see how international first-class on a flight as short as Paris-New York is truly worth the cost. Maybe Los Angeles or San Francisco.
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Old Jun 9, 2017, 7:22 am
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Originally Posted by ATLtech
I recently had a wonderful experience on an AF La Première closed suite from CDG to JFK. They have 4 of these suites on the 777-300. I need to book a multi-city flight through Delta and I can't seem to find a way to book online anything other than DeltaONE even on the the CDG-JFK leg operated by AF. DeltaONE is good but the AF La Première cabin is a totally superior experience.

If you haven't flown La Première from CDG, here are the perks:
  • meet you at the curb with a dedicated attendant to escort you directly to the Premier pre-security lounge where they check you in while having a cocktail
  • walk you straight through security to the Premier lounge which has excellent top shelf drinks and a menu by Alain Ducasse
  • the same attendant takes you by car to the plane where caviar and champagne are waiting.
  • Curtains close off your suite
  • you can invite a guest from another cabin to join you for meals

Going back to the original question, any ideas how to book this via Delta online? I can't get past DeltaONE. I need to book online and through Delta.

I think you forgot the massage in the lounge, the airside transfer in a new BMW 7, and the excellent service on board.
I was surprised the product was that good, and it comes without all the bling that some other airlines put in their F product.

Enjoy!
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