Can Delta Reservations Book Flights Under the KLM Flight Number?
Jan 12, 23, 3:50 pm
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Can Delta Reservations Book Flights Under the KLM Flight Number?
I have some Delta credits that I want to use for KLM coded and operated flights. Anyone know if Delta reservations can (and will) book flights under the KLM flight numbers on request?
Jan 12, 23, 4:11 pm
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Im 99% sure the flights have to booked on a DL marketed flight number with a 006 starting number as Delta will be the issuing carrier since the credit is with Delta and not KLM.
Jan 12, 23, 4:51 pm
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Originally Posted by DrMilano
Im 99% sure the flights have to booked on a DL marketed flight number with a 006 starting number as Delta will be the issuing carrier since the credit is with Delta and not KLM.
The reason I don't just use that methodology is that using that method it defaults to the Standard fare instead of the Light fare (KLM Basic Economy Equivalent), and I want the Light fare.
So I know the back end is capable, but the question is whether the reservation agents can and will book KLM fares.
Jan 12, 23, 5:00 pm
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Originally Posted by DrMilano
Im 99% sure the flights have to booked on a DL marketed flight number with a 006 starting number as Delta will be the issuing carrier since the credit is with Delta and not KLM.
Jan 12, 23, 5:30 pm
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I think it tooootaly depends on whether or not a given agent a) knows how to or b) wants to. The one limitation Ive run into is flights not covered by the JV, which seems to be a relatively new development since AF/KL stopped being handled by DL in the US. However, there are some agents that still have access to AF/KL systems, so YMMV. . .
Jan 12, 23, 5:51 pm
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Here is a screen shot of the confirmation page on delta.com showing AF and KL flight numbers, AND the application of a Delta ecredit. I was able to do this with ITA Powertools, but delta.com insists on booking it as a Standard fare rather than a Light fare.
Jan 12, 23, 7:29 pm
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Its possible, but an hassle. Ask DL reservations to contact the Global Ticketing Support desk if front line agents dont see the light fare.
Alternatively, you can call AF to issue the ticket on 057 stock using the Delta eCredit.
Alternatively, you can call AF to issue the ticket on 057 stock using the Delta eCredit.
Jan 12, 23, 9:26 pm
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Originally Posted by emoose1
Its possible, but an hassle. Ask DL reservations to contact the Global Ticketing Support desk if front line agents dont see the light fare.
Alternatively, you can call AF to issue the ticket on 057 stock using the Delta eCredit.
Alternatively, you can call AF to issue the ticket on 057 stock using the Delta eCredit.
Jan 13, 23, 8:15 am
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Originally Posted by BigFlyer
Are you certain that AF/KLM can apply Delta ecredits?
Jan 13, 23, 8:22 am
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I used the same method (Itasoftware) and was at the same stage recently. My itinerary included KL-coded flights in Europe and transatlantic flights operated by DL (and DL-marketed). I applied the ecredits, which lowered the final fare. However, when I clicked on "purchase", the reservation could not be confirmed and I got an error message. I tried several times and eventually reserved a different selection of flights, which included only DL-marketed flights.
Originally Posted by BigFlyer
Here is a screen shot of the confirmation page on delta.com showing AF and KL flight numbers, AND the application of a Delta ecredit. I was able to do this with ITA Powertools, but delta.com insists on booking it as a Standard fare rather than a Light fare.
Last edited by krzysz; Jan 13, 23 at 8:25 am Reason: a typo
Jan 13, 23, 10:10 am
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Originally Posted by BigFlyer
I have some Delta credits that I want to use for KLM coded and operated flights. Anyone know if Delta reservations can (and will) book flights under the KLM flight numbers on request?
The computer they are typing on can do what you want - it's all about manipulating the human.
