Originally Posted by channa

IAH-CDG-NCE on AF all the way. AF has very nice food on intercontinental routes, which is extremely well-presented. I'm also a fan of their service.


Myth #1: CDG is impossible to negotiate. Sure it's no AMS, but it's not the end of the world. Thousands of people do it each day, follow the signs, it's fine. The only thing that messes me up at CDG are the Macs in the lounge with French keyboards. I can deal with a Mac or a French keyboard, but not both.

Myth #2: The French are mean. A little "bonjour" and "merci" go a long way. If you can order your drink in French, even better. You may mess up their language, but hey, you tried, and they'll appreciate it.

Myth #3: AF service is spotty. Their service is very nice, but Americans are often put off by the fact that the flight crew doesn't roam the cabin much during the night part of the flight offering refills. This is very typical of European carriers. There's a self-service area near the galley, and they never cop an attitude if you ask for something you'd like.