Originally Posted by eefor jfp
This is only true for FF members of the SkyTeam US airlines (CO, DL & NW). Members of the other programs (at least AF/KLM, KE, etc.) CAN get AF first awards. DL used to be able to until about two years ago. CO and NW never could as members of SkyTeam (not sure about Continental when they were partners with AF a decade ago).
Last year I booked an AF F award US-South Africa for 160K with DL Skymiles. By looking at the website, I can do the same today. The AF F flights were nothing to write home about.