SadKingBilly

Loaded in the last few hours, can see plenty of availability in October, for example. Sample booking:

MaxVO

AF operated by Delta -- what are some good programs to credit such flights?

Barkinpark

It's hard to find a good ST program.

Question: these deals are valid for travels beginning in fall, correct? I am looking for ex-west coast to Europe for August. Is it too late to wait for deals?

xedubx

I'd go Korean personally.

MaxVO

Good idea!
But just between AF and DL, would the credit post to either one based on the distance flown?

paddler77

Thx, nice find.

xedubx

I would think it would credit to DL as distance flown in this case, since you are buying AF ticket.

SadKingBilly

It is available at least for some dates in August:

Barkinpark

Thanks. I finally found some dates in summer.

Question: Has anybody found routing via AMS (on KLM) for this fare? I know that KLM seats are not great, but I am wondering if I should do a layover in AMS for some seafood.

skye1

As of early this morning (but these do go fast!) found a few dates even in June.

irishguy28

You'll find better seafood in SFO and in DUB...AMS may be famous for many things, but seafood isn't one of them.

and yes, you can route via AMS. I saw some yesterday that even gave an overnight in AMS on the outbound - but you'd be advised to fly direct from DUB to the US to benefit from preclearance.

SadKingBilly

You can check it fairly easily on matrix.itasoftware.com, just put AMS into the routing code box(es) and use lowest fare search (over a month).

MSPeconomist

irishguy28

That has never been the case for me. At DUB, you'll have priority at regular security, and again at the preclearance security, on a J ticket. And even if you're running late, they call for passengers still waiting to clear for flights that are closing and expedite you through preclearance. And when you're travelling in J from DUB, you can use the lounge past preclearance.

Perhaps you've used preclearance at other ports and that's how you formed your opinion, but at DUB it works a charm. And it's certainly better than standing in line after 3 or 4 just-landed 747s and A380s as otherwise tends to be the case when you have to clear on US soil!!! Last week at ORD it took over an hour, despite being the first off the plane.

UAPremExecflyer

Absolute nonsense. There's a very good process at DUB ... through regular security (you can purchase "Fast Track" for a few Euros if you don't have status or are travelling in a premium cabin) and then into the departures hall ... down the stairs for US security ... and then into pre-clearance ... and the "holding pen" you mentioned is exact same as pretty much any gate area at any other airport worldwide ... there are shops, restaurants and a lounge (if you qualify or want to purchase access). Not quite as nice a set-up at SNN, but still fine.