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Old Jan 19, 2022 | 10:21 am
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Originally Posted by cfabar1
Hello,

I have a few questions about how AirFrance and Delta interact.

1. If I buy a ticket with Delta Skymiles for flights listed as AF flights in the system (not showing the DL codeshare numbers and the flights are operated by AF), is there a way I can upgrade my ticket with miles and/or cash to Premium Economy? What about Business?

2. I am trying to book one ticket on miles and one on cash. I see the miles have a flight with a longer layover in CDG which would be nice for a day in Paris. I cannot replicate that itinerary when searching Delta.com to fly on cash. Is there a way around this? Is booking through AF directly possible? If so, can I still earn Delta Skymiles at the same rate? MQMs? MQDs?

Thanks for your help. I am new to this whole taking a flight not operated by Delta in Europe thing.
1)No. You can't upgrade award tickets.
2)You'll need to call to book the longer layover. It's a valid connection, however DL system doesn't like giving long layovers on cash tickets. (Really even awards, but those have inventory restrictions that make booking short connection not always possible) if you book through AF, the flights will likely be marketed as AF. Thus you'll earn per distance flown, even on DL operated segments as earnings go by marketing of flight.
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