Weekend Away

Hi all, it's been awhile since I've been to Europe so I'm unsure of the option these days. Back in December I bought an economy ticket ATL-AMS-BUD, LIS-CDG-ATL, for travel coming up in a few weeks. First segment is operated by Delta. Fare class V/L, VLX57NBL. My connection in AMS changed from a comfortable 2hrs to 6hrs.

I'm assuming I'm allowed to request a change of outbound flights, either a later TATL flight or through CDG instead. Is this correct? (I know with DL I'd be able to do that)

Second question. I specifically picked the DL operated flight so I could pick my seat. Does anyone know if I'm able to upgrade day of departure for a DL flight, but KL ticket? I've been offered upgrades, never taken, on AF flights and DL ticketed/flown flights in the past, but never tried on a mixed ticket before.

Thanks!

smartytravel

You can select any flights you want. Just pick what works best for you and let the agent know (via phone, chat, Facebook, etc.). Just know that this is a one time opportunity. Once you change your flights, that's it.

DL doesn't offer complimentary upgrades on transatlantic flights. I prefer flying KLM or Air France on transatlantic flights. I like their service, food and comfort better.

hhdl

DL does consider Comfort+ to be a product you get upgraded to (in which case whether it's DL marketed or not does matter in terms of whether it can happen before T-24).

Weekend Away

When I said "offered an upgrade" I meant they offered to sell me an upgrade to J. Delta offered on my flights to/from GRU in 21, and AF's has presented an upgrade in the past, but I didn't feel like spending the additional money. Today, I do. I'll switch to all AFKL metal for the trip.

Thanks!

smartytravel

The paid upgrades are not always offered, neither on Delta nor on KLM/Air France.

1P

I'd rather have a 6-hour layover and make the connection comfortably, than a 2-hour one and possibly struggle to get through immigration in time.

Adam1222

I think this would put you in the minority. 2 hours is not a tight connection.

1P

It is when your first flight runs late and there is a long line at passport control. Both of these happen with increasing frequency these days.