Last time I was transfering through CDG I noticed separate lanes at passport control but didn't know if those were for SkyTeam elite plus... Are they?

When departing from CDG I did go through the shorter security line/lanes because of STE+

Thanks for the tip! I'll watch for the "Acces No. 1" signs when I come to the checkpoints.^

2 hours is still a crunch if there are any labor issues. I landed 2C and had to get to 2E border control had 1 person and priority was closed at border control line was very long had to run it -- 3 of us made it several others on our flight didn't. I wouldn't dawdle once you land get to your terminal asap.

They sure are. Just keep your Medallion card handy and they should let you right through.

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My past experiences at CDG have resulted in misconnects or a rapid walk or run across the terminals. Granted it is all a matter of which terminal one has to get to and the inbound flight being delayed or not but it certainly has a reputation that is justified.

Interesting, not my experience at all. But YMMV. I do not mind CDG either, but am also European and Francophone, so probably have a higher threshold for crap service attitude than the average American. Unfortunately for me... :(

I have a 2hr, 45 minute connection in CDG on an award trip on December 26th. Based on this thread, I feel that I should be okay. Have I missed anything that should lead me to believe that I wont?

Should be fine unless there is an extremely late arrival. Also depends on the terminal connections etc. I've made it through in 30 minutes but I would not want less than 2 hours to be safe

Barring a light snow or strike situation, you should be fine.

I have a 70 minute connection traveling from MAD (which apparently arrives in 2F) to an a380 CDG-JFK which (apparently departs from 2E). Does anyone know if the the a380 is in the main hall or satellite?

Provided I can use Aceess No1 (as a DL Plat) are there any other tips one could recommend having made a similar connection in the past?

In the event I misconnect, how good is AF at reaccommodating? Originally purchased a W fare and upgraded to O with SWU.

As others have posted, it is often easier to clear immigration and walk between 2E and 2F. I have no knowledge about the A380, but travel from 2E to the satellite 2E is by shuttle train and usually relatively painless.

Always have you PM card ready. Do not rely on agents realizing that you are ST Elite+ based on your boarding pass (they will only look at the fare class/cabin and direct you to the line with the masses). Have your PM card and don't be afraid to show it.

Like any airport, CDG gets easier once you know your way around. Familiarize yourself with the layout and you'll be a step ahead of the game.

I don't think I've ever seen the A380 at the main 2E. I know that the satellite terminal is equipped for the A380, so that would be my bet.

It will be the satellite, with the custom 380 gates.

I'm in CDG all the time. Two hours is fine -- though of course like anywhere you could get hit with a delay that could mess you up.

And I REALLY don't get the "hard to navigate." If you can count to 3 and know the letters A-G, just follow the signs. In fact for AF-AF, you don't even need the numbers.

My only experience in CDG was arriving from JFK on AF A380 into 2E, I think. I don't recall taking a train or shuttle, so I think it was the main 2E. In any case, I chose to exit, walk, and re-enter on my way to 2F to catch my AF flight to WAW.

I speak very little French, only about 20-30 words. I either was not elite enough at the time or didn't know about Acces No. 1, so I used regular immigration and security lanes. I was also pulled aside for more screening re-entering the secure area in 2F. I got mildly lost somewhere between 2E and 2F for about 5 minutes.

Even after all this, I still arrived at my connecting gate in about 45 minutes. It was a pretty terrible connection experience, but all in all, I made it pretty painlessly.

*I live in New York, so I have a fairly high tolerance for crowding, fast walking, and stressful transportation experiences, compared to the average American.

A380 leaves from satellite except they bus you from the main hall, but that's quite unlikely. From 2F to 2E you walk. I think you pass immigration when leaving 2F and then it's a long, but fast walk to the satellite where you re-reck security. You can use Acces #1 as Delta PM. 70 minutes is fine as long as your incoming flight is not overly delayed, which is a danger coming from the Iberian Peninsula. Calculate 15-20 minutes for the transfer 2F to 2E satellite.

Reaccomodation depends if you are one of a few people to be reacommodated or if there is a major problem at CDG (e.g. mass cancellations due to snow). If you are alone, AF IROPS service is ok (not outstanding, but fine), if CDG is a mess, look for a lounge, expect even there a horrendous queue and then maybe you get a solution which is probably not want you want.