The ground staff at CDG is always the unknown part of the equation when using that airport.
The staff AC uses is usually very good, polite and efficient. When I used RG, the checkin was quite chaotic as well.
As I mentionned above, nothing like free seating on a 777, managed to get the exit row. Also, since we were about 30-40 on the plane, the take-off was quite exciting, for those who are amused by flying as much as I am