Originally Posted by
davetravels
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.
No I was specifically told the only reason they were rerouting me was due to overbooking. The flight was not delayed at the time. The flights were about 2 hours apart so I really didn't have time to go through security get to the gate and then run to T2 go through security to make the direct flight if I wanted it. Cost me some MQMs but saved me a lot of time and aggravation in the long run though I can't say I knew that at the time.
I did have a checked bag but wasn't asked about it. Could be they saw it in my record.