AF might offer a more refined inflight and lounge experience but I'd still take KL in this case. After a long flight I just want to be at my destination ASAP, instead of having to deal with a connection. I've transferred from AF256 onto MH many times and while it's a very civilised connection, that short flight just feels way longer after a 12.5hr flight.
Originally Posted by
BobTL
Air France flies with an old cabin on the AF256 and KLM has a new up to date product in their Dreamliners.
They're not all that different, both being reverse herringbone seats. AF's might look a bit less fresh but I'd argue it's more comfortable for sleeping. The padding just feels better and the footwell is more spacious.
Originally Posted by
NickB
Not sure what lounge you would have access to in SIN but it is bound to be nicer than the Crown lounges in AMS so if there is a long transit time, I would take that into account too. That said, a long transit after a long flight is not nice, so that would potentially push me towards KL on the way out.
If KUL-SIN is on MH-prime (as opposed to KL-coded), the QF lounge is an option, which is especially nice if the OP has OWE. Otherwise, it's the SATS lounge which is mediocre at best.
Originally Posted by
tavis80
I just had a bad experience. Flights was KUL to CDG. I choosed to go thru Singapore. I booked my flight on air France website and all my flight were announced AF/KLM. As Sky priority Elite, I was refused the extra free luggage allowed by the status at check in since AF used Malaysian Airline for the connection between KUL and SIN. I had to pay 480 USD. When Asked, AF refuses to help and don't provide any reason. That's why I would go thru KLM since you are more likely for them to stick to your rights.
That's on you, I'm afraid. STE+ benefits don't apply on MH which is a OW member.