Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
In some cases, they're punishing themselves because the AF/KLM seats and configurations can be worse than DL (depending on the aircraft type).
I know last time I flew DTW/CDG, Delta was using a 747 for that route some days (I loved sitting in the upper deck) where airfrance was using 2-2-2 seating in J with no flatbeds. Even though the food and service would have probably been better on AF, I'd rather have the flatbeds.