Delta benefits when flying with KLM?
Mar 18, 2019, 8:48 pm
#32
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FWIW - I have asked the FA’s on both AF and KL to see what is on the the IPads that they are looking at...
The seat chart that they are looking at clearly shows - as a DL MM DM - ‘FB PLT’ or something does show up...they always seem to be confused why I am not a FB member and DL SM member (so am I sometimes) - but the fact that I am spending some money whether on 006, 057 or 074 ticket stock seems to be known...
I have gotten ‘thank you’ bags with bottles of champagne and hand written notes in them from both AF and KL towards the end of flights...never on DL.
The seat chart that they are looking at clearly shows - as a DL MM DM - ‘FB PLT’ or something does show up...they always seem to be confused why I am not a FB member and DL SM member (so am I sometimes) - but the fact that I am spending some money whether on 006, 057 or 074 ticket stock seems to be known...
I have gotten ‘thank you’ bags with bottles of champagne and hand written notes in them from both AF and KL towards the end of flights...never on DL.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:10 pm
#33
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Mar 19, 2019, 5:30 am
#34
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Tampa, FL
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Just flew KLM from AMS-VLC as Silver Elite. Initially was able to select seats on DL web site after purchasing on JustFly.com. Then seats disappeared after UG to D1 on JFK-AMS. Went to DL site again and seat map showed some empty seats, but couldn't select seats (selected them, but errored out during confirmation process). Then all of a sudden about a week out, we were able to select our seats. Ended up getting two seats right behind euro-biz for an extra $10. All done via DL web site. Didn't try the KL web site, only DL.
Mar 19, 2019, 8:02 am
#35
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There is no upgrades on KLM. This is uniquely a Delta thing.
Mar 19, 2019, 8:04 am
#36
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FWIW - I have asked the FA’s on both AF and KL to see what is on the the IPads that they are looking at...
The seat chart that they are looking at clearly shows - as a DL MM DM - ‘FB PLT’ or something does show up...they always seem to be confused why I am not a FB member and DL SM member (so am I sometimes) - but the fact that I am spending some money whether on 006, 057 or 074 ticket stock seems to be known...
I have gotten ‘thank you’ bags with bottles of champagne and hand written notes in them from both AF and KL towards the end of flights...never on DL.
The seat chart that they are looking at clearly shows - as a DL MM DM - ‘FB PLT’ or something does show up...they always seem to be confused why I am not a FB member and DL SM member (so am I sometimes) - but the fact that I am spending some money whether on 006, 057 or 074 ticket stock seems to be known...
I have gotten ‘thank you’ bags with bottles of champagne and hand written notes in them from both AF and KL towards the end of flights...never on DL.
Mar 20, 2019, 4:17 am
#37
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
Posts: 5,383
KLM charges for advanced seat assignments for all seats, not just extra leg room seats. However, this fee is waived for all Sky Team Elite (and +) members, who are able to select a standard seat for no charge. Sky Team Elite+ members (for Delta thats GM/PM/DM but not SM) are able to reserve Economy Comfort seats at a discounted price.
Back in December, 2014, on a BUD-AMS-ATL-DCA itinerary, when I got to AMS and went into "Crown Lounge 25", I used a kiosk to reconfirm my seat which was booked in row 12 (E+). The kiosk gave me an offer to upgrade to J for €289 (about $350 at the prevailing exchange rate). I grabbed it. While the seats were the "old fashioned" 160 degree recline cradle seats, the flight turned out to be terrific and worth the money. I'll be checking to see whether they still make such offers on the upcoming trip.
Mar 20, 2019, 4:21 am
#38
Join Date: Mar 2005
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I got "upgraded" for free on a KL flight BHX-AMS one time after boarding by the gate agent, from a middle seat in Y to an exit row seat in an otherwise empty row of 3. This was a 35 minute flight.
Mar 20, 2019, 8:40 am
#39
Join Date: Feb 2019
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Was able to do the same for my wife (non-elite) and myself this Jan on RSW-AMS-VIE, was able to book KLM C+ seats for AMS-VIE on Delta site and held up just fine.
Mar 20, 2019, 1:54 pm
#40
Join Date: Apr 2017
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KLM is the ONLY airline I use frequently that has never given me a free upgrade (50+ long haul flights as platinum and counting). Air France (twice), Delta (three times), even lowly Kenya Airways (once) have surprised me with the J upgrade at the gate on trans continental flights over the years.
Mar 20, 2019, 7:29 pm
#41
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Hmmm gave it a try but DL isn't recognizing the PNR. Assume in both your cases it worked because there was a DL leg on the flight, in my case it's purely KLM for just EZE - SCL so no reason for DL to have a PNR
Mar 20, 2019, 7:33 pm
#42
Join Date: Mar 2012
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I mean about oversold flight, this is what I have observe from all upgrade I have receive myself.
But, I agree with you, KLM & AF do not do upgrade without this reason (or a good one), Delta have a good advantage on domestic flight.
But, I agree with you, KLM & AF do not do upgrade without this reason (or a good one), Delta have a good advantage on domestic flight.
Mar 20, 2019, 8:36 pm
#43
Join Date: Feb 2019
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Mar 31, 2019, 3:05 am
#44
Join Date: Mar 2016
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KLM seating benefit for companion on same PNR
Hi all,
Cant find this anywhere - but if you and a companion are on the same PNR (I have Diamond status), will companion also be eligible for a complimentary KLM comfort seat?
Thanks
Cant find this anywhere - but if you and a companion are on the same PNR (I have Diamond status), will companion also be eligible for a complimentary KLM comfort seat?
Thanks
Mar 31, 2019, 9:15 am
#45
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Unless something changed, the answer is, unfortunately, no. If your companion has status, their seats will be free or discounted. However, if your companion lacks status, you'll have to pay for his/her seat.