Originally Posted by BBT in NY
I don't think this is correct. The
NW award charts show mileage level for redemption on international First class
It says that, but the mileage awards are the same levels as business class.
Here's a thread saying NW miles can't be used for Air France First Awards
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364273
Other threads say first is available on Malaysian and Air Tahiti Nui, but these are NW partners, not Skyteam airlines.