Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Munich, Germany
Programs: LH HON, DL FO/MM, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Accor Lifetime Platinum, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 6,174
AF flights do count for DL Medallion status.
Speaking of the fares, from Europe to the U.S. you can save roughly 20% if you fly thorugh CDG an a AF ticket (on DL metal).