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Old Oct 24, 2019, 9:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Tedgrrrr
I found a good fare from JFK to Europe $600 (basic economy) on Delta metal... that same ticket is bookable on AirFrance (about $12 more, obviously wayyyy less than the approximately $150 "main cabin" upgrade on delta). If I book through Air France I can select seats right away - and DM Line stated I would be eligible for C+ at checkin.

Is there a downside I'm missing?
Where is sucks is on domestic connections. Just like C+ you wont be eligible for F upgrades till DoD. If no connecting flights there's no difference.
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