Really ? Why ?

The competition will certainly follow asap....so your alternatives are close to zero anyway...

Lufthansa is also debating this issue since months...combination of both declining demand and massively increased productivity. KLM, being a true innovator once again saw the signs and acted years ahead of the competition...

They will certainly block the first rows of the plane for premium pax and still try to block the middle seat etc. , however it is not guaranteed anymore and the service will very likely be the same for all rows of the bus, at least down the road, maybe not in the beginning ( interesting to see how desperate they are...)

One could certainly argue that AF, once again, cuts back on service items instead of looking into its organisational structure and wage schemes to become ready for the next decade...one could conclude that a French management style has finally taken over the whole company.