ATL-CDG coach seats?
Jan 12, 2002, 9:09 am
#1
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ATL-CDG coach seats?
I am flying from ATL to CDG in a few weeks. As a lowly GM flying K class, I have no chance of upgrading. Given the choice between a DL 777, a DL M11 and an AF 777, which aircraft will be most comfortable (i.e. leg room) in coach? What are the best seats?
Thanks
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Jan 12, 2002, 10:24 am
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Duke, go for AF! Yes, i know, the "famous" AF charme and service has reported here several times, but when it comes down to compare the coach class product between the two AF wins hands down! More legroom, better service. It's the opposite when you look at C.
And your DL flights will be handled from the same french personal in CDG as the AF flights, so that dosen't make a difference.
But, on a DL flight you will have a chance of an operational upgrade, AF will upgrade anybody else but Skymiles elites, and there is no pre boarding for medallions on AF flights.
Best seats - 2nd exit row.
And your DL flights will be handled from the same french personal in CDG as the AF flights, so that dosen't make a difference.
But, on a DL flight you will have a chance of an operational upgrade, AF will upgrade anybody else but Skymiles elites, and there is no pre boarding for medallions on AF flights.
Best seats - 2nd exit row.
Jan 12, 2002, 10:31 am
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DL now has more of their own staff at CDG... but no matter what - on my last trip I was pleasantly surprise by the friendly and polite way AF agents dealt with me! bviously, some things have changed at CDG...
Jan 12, 2002, 10:54 am
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Thanks for the responses. Two thoughts-
1) Will AF offer delta GMs preferred seating (can I even get an exit row?)?
2) Aren't AF 777 3x3x3 (I prefer windows)?
1) Will AF offer delta GMs preferred seating (can I even get an exit row?)?
2) Aren't AF 777 3x3x3 (I prefer windows)?
Jan 12, 2002, 11:36 am
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Yes, AF 777 has 3-3-3 seating. I flew it as DL codeshare LAX-CDG and was pleasantly surprised with the service, although I prefer 2-5-2 in economy. I was able to reserve the exit row by calling AF directly (I have no status w/ DL or AF), although I'm not sure they do that normally (I had an especially helpful res agent).
Jan 12, 2002, 11:59 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Duke95:
1) Will AF offer delta GMs preferred seating (can I even get an exit row?)?</font>
1) Will AF offer delta GMs preferred seating (can I even get an exit row?)?</font>
Jan 12, 2002, 1:22 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BER Flyer:
But, on a DL flight you will have a chance of an operational upgrade, AF will upgrade anybody else but Skymiles elites, .</font>
But, on a DL flight you will have a chance of an operational upgrade, AF will upgrade anybody else but Skymiles elites, .</font>
Jan 13, 2002, 6:43 am
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Just made the EWR-CDG haul in steerage...in a bulkhead seat where I had specifically asked NOT to be. 8-@
On the plus side, during my 4 hour layover at CDG, had *zero* problem getting into the AF lounge simply by showing my PM card.
On the downside, think those miles (~9796) will ever show up on my SM account? Hmm...might have to take bets.
Regards,
O/H
On the plus side, during my 4 hour layover at CDG, had *zero* problem getting into the AF lounge simply by showing my PM card.
On the downside, think those miles (~9796) will ever show up on my SM account? Hmm...might have to take bets.
Regards,
O/H
Jan 13, 2002, 7:08 am
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Never had problems with getting miles from AF flights into my Skymiles account. It may take a little longer, especially if you used an Continental operated flight.