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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 3:51 pm
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Originally Posted by nypdLieu
yeah, its called KLM flight 9313. AMS - DOH. 7 hr 30 min on a A332

The OP can always fly DL metal to AMS, UG on the M fare, then stick it out in coach from AMS - DOH. flying time is under 7 hours.
If it is called KLM with a very high flight number, I would be suspicious that it is not KLM operated, only KLM marketed as their own codeshare. You might not be able to upgrade this and, depending on the operating carrier, might not even get mileage credit from DL unless the operating carrier is in SkyTeam.

I think it could be miserable to be in coach for a seven hour flight, especially before and after TATL flights. it also seems like a waste of miles and an expensive fare. I suspect that breaking the fare in AMS from M to cheap coach will save little if any money on the total ticket cost.
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