CDG - MRU: AF or MK?
Oct 7, 2015, 1:03 pm
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CDG - MRU: AF or MK?
In spring next year, I'm planning to fly CDG-MRU (in Economy), and I can pick between an MK-operated flight, and an AF-operated one.
AF is operated by the COI 77W, whereas the MK flight is operated by A340.
The cost of the MK-operated flight is quite lower, and the timing is much better. Is the service on AF (on this route) so much better to be worth it?
Thanks for the advice!
AF is operated by the COI 77W, whereas the MK flight is operated by A340.
The cost of the MK-operated flight is quite lower, and the timing is much better. Is the service on AF (on this route) so much better to be worth it?
Thanks for the advice!
Oct 7, 2015, 4:42 pm
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In spring next year, I'm planning to fly CDG-MRU (in Economy), and I can pick between an MK-operated flight, and an AF-operated one.
AF is operated by the COI 77W, whereas the MK flight is operated by A340.
The cost of the MK-operated flight is quite lower, and the timing is much better. Is the service on AF (on this route) so much better to be worth it?
Thanks for the advice!
AF is operated by the COI 77W, whereas the MK flight is operated by A340.
The cost of the MK-operated flight is quite lower, and the timing is much better. Is the service on AF (on this route) so much better to be worth it?
Thanks for the advice!
Oct 8, 2015, 2:12 am
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I have flown both airlines in both Y and J on thaht route, and that is another vote for MK, particularly in Y (a bit more dubious in J). That said, apart from the service, note that one airline has day flight and the other night flights so that is a possible important criterion too (I tend to prefer the day flight in Y).
Dec 14, 2015, 1:33 pm
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A follow-up question to the MK CDG-MRU flight: when I try to select seats (on AF site, since ticket is AF-issued and has AF code), I can see some seats (taken) in forward rows, but many of those seats are missing (eg, map shows only seats GH in rows 9-12, and all of them are taken). Is there any point in calling AF to ask about seats in those "missing" seats, or should I only pick from those available for selection (mostly rows in the middle of the plane and towards the back) ?
Dec 14, 2015, 5:15 pm
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A follow-up question to the MK CDG-MRU flight: when I try to select seats (on AF site, since ticket is AF-issued and has AF code), I can see some seats (taken) in forward rows, but many of those seats are missing (eg, map shows only seats GH in rows 9-12, and all of them are taken). Is there any point in calling AF to ask about seats in those "missing" seats, or should I only pick from those available for selection (mostly rows in the middle of the plane and towards the back) ?
Apr 2, 2016, 3:20 pm
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I'm thinking of flying CDG-MRU but am concerned with the level miles. From my understanding, if I fly the MK operated flight (marketed AF), I would not be eligible for Flying Blue level miles? Is that correct? Or will I be able to get FB level miles as long as it's an AF issued ticket (regardless if flight is operated by Air Mauritius or Air France.)
Apr 3, 2016, 11:08 am
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I'm thinking of flying CDG-MRU but am concerned with the level miles. From my understanding, if I fly the MK operated flight (marketed AF), I would not be eligible for Flying Blue level miles? Is that correct? Or will I be able to get FB level miles as long as it's an AF issued ticket (regardless if flight is operated by Air Mauritius or Air France.)
Apr 8, 2016, 6:35 am
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Sadly not in luck. I checked and the new planes are estimated to be delivered by 2019.
So I booked my MK flight in economy. Would any of you who have flown it recommend a preferred window seat? I picked 9K for the extra legroom.
So I booked my MK flight in economy. Would any of you who have flown it recommend a preferred window seat? I picked 9K for the extra legroom.
Apr 9, 2016, 9:36 pm
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I'm a flying blue plat and will be flying Air Mauritius (though my ticket was issued by Air France).... does this mean I get lounge access to the Air France lounge in CDG? I'm flying in economy.
Apr 10, 2016, 3:25 am
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So, if you are booked under AF flight numbers, yes, you can have lounge access in CDG (and in MRU too).
Last edited by Goldorak; Apr 10, 2016 at 7:03 am