On-line checkin, sequence number 6, offered a window seat in the second row of Y (my registered preference is for an aisle seat). The first row was showing as empty so moved up to one of the aisle seats there.

Couldn't check-in for the (same day) return flight. At AMS is was also not possible to pick up a return boarding pass, either from the machines or an agent.

At CDG, no KLM check-in machines. Checked in at the Affairs(? only in France!) desk and was given 22C. Sequence number 110 so there was nothing available at the front (apart from a couple of middle seats). Got an aisle seat in one of the exit rows.

The front of the Y cabin was full of tourists + kids.

It's only a one hour flight so wasn't a big deal but the lack of consistancy is a bit annoying. At CDG I did ask about "Select Seating" but at first only got a blank stare follow by a tentative question asking if I was looking for an upgrade or something.

On the plus side, the lounge at CDG 2F is pretty good and only about 10 seconds from the gates.

-- Dambus