Originally Posted by
sbjnyc
Right but that was where I checked in. I couldn't speak to a check in agent at CDG. If OP is connecting in CDG s/he'd have the same problem. I figured I'd ask anyway.
Right, at the ticket desk. At the gate it would be different. I actually took the reroute to a direct flight (DL metal) as there were weather issues and it turned out the AF flight was delayed over 4+ hours. Of course my boarding pass got royally screwed up.
OK, so, I guess at JFK, you were technically rerouted due to weather issues, not overbooking - - that's why no comp.
As to asking for VDB at, say, CDG or AMS, if you have arrived from a connecting flight - - It's not written in stone, but, my experience is, that AF & KL are VERY reluctant to allow someone to VDB if they have already checked bags.