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Old Dec 19, 2017, 11:39 am
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mills1090
 
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Originally Posted by golfingboy
Doesn't make sense - or you are saying DL has control over how much AF charges their fare? I booked my ticket on AF.com with AF flight numbers.

Yes, they are JV partners and do work together on pricing fares, but I suspect both airlines still independently determine and file their own fares.
I believe the JV makes it metal neutral. So any seat purchased via DL is basically the same as purchasing a DL operated flight despite the fact it is operated on AF. I could be wrong though.
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