Originally Posted by
LowValueCustomer
Many thanks to all for the replies. This is a KLM marketed/operated/ticketed segment CDG-AMS. (I am currently having the same problem on another, separately ticketed segment AMS-PRG.) I have a no-status companion on the reservation; would that change anything?
When I have travelled with a no-status companion we both get free seat selection (not of preferred seats), but only I get the free checked bag.
On the other hand, you might want to consider how much time you spend to get a good seat on a 250 mile flight.