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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 7:11 pm
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runningformqm
 
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Remember that SU is a SkyTeam member. Have you checked their fares? They interline with DL and probably have codeshares with AF/KLM, so you might even be able to get a SU ticket with all segments operated by DL/AF/KLM. Of course, there can be disadvantages of doing it this way, but it might be a means of getting a cheaper fare on SkyTeam.

If you go with two separate tickets, you could build in an overnight at AMS and still save lots of money. However, note than many KLM tickets (and those for other European carriers, including cheaper business class fares) must be flown exactly as ticketed or all value is lost. No changes whatsoever except for involuntary changes if there's a schedule change or IROPs.
since the op is going to led rossiya is a better fit than su...and it seems rossiya usually gives mqms and skyteam bennies (from experience and from SkyMiles credit on SU flight operated by Rossiya Airlines (Aeroflot subsidiary))....though ymmv on mqms
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