Originally Posted by
nycflyer124
Does anyone know how (or if) I can get my SkyTeam Elite Plus Status as a Delta GM recognized by Air France if I am booking a ticket directly with Air France in Economy from France to another country in Europe like Spain? Would this let me use their lounge in Paris and give me one free checked bag on economy? Thanks!
You need to use your Skymiles number on the reservation. There should be a field somewhere on the AF site. If not, you can try the KLM site. I've had more success managing reservations using KLM. You can also use Czech Airlines and Kenya, but KLM is usually the best.