AF/KL/DL/VS: MAD/HEL to US Biz - from $1100
Jul 29, 2021, 5:41 am
#46
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: UA Mileage Plus Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 424
after hemming and hawing - I got a provisional booking... but looking for a better return. Right now it's ex-PHL 2 Nov, but not happy with the routing. Want to route via AMS, and it's two changes of planes... may try ex-ORD
Jul 29, 2021, 5:55 am
#47
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: UA Mileage Plus Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 424
When you book on the KLM site, there is a pop up that says this fare doesn't allow you to select seats... kind of weird for business class, but I guess they figure you have to give up something if you want the rock bottom fare.
Jul 29, 2021, 6:02 am
#48
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: London / Amsterdam
Programs: Flying Blue
Posts: 223
Maybe it's the DL flights that did the trick!
Jul 29, 2021, 7:03 am
#49
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: UA Mileage Plus Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 424
I think Dl lets you select flights, and by that I mean DL operated flights.
If you they are KLM operated flights, they put a restriction on it. But I figure, it's cheap enough, and I'm on the long haul AMS-LAX in a lie flat seat, who cares which lie flat it is... (well to a certain extent) but basically they are all good.
Plus I get another house
If you they are KLM operated flights, they put a restriction on it. But I figure, it's cheap enough, and I'm on the long haul AMS-LAX in a lie flat seat, who cares which lie flat it is... (well to a certain extent) but basically they are all good.
Plus I get another house
Jul 29, 2021, 7:59 am
#52
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: HEL
Programs: BA Gold, AY Gold
Posts: 649
Yeah, that's what I thought also. Thanks for reminding me about the hold option, might very well use it!
Edit: Actually at least on the AF website a full refund is promised for travel before end of year, so that is even smarter than putting a reservation on hold.
Edit: Actually at least on the AF website a full refund is promised for travel before end of year, so that is even smarter than putting a reservation on hold.
Last edited by Alec84; Jul 29, 2021 at 8:28 am
Jul 29, 2021, 10:28 am
#53
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,040
If AF offers it, KL offers it. They jointly set pricing/policies, otherwise they'd be competing with each other. (and there's already enough bad blood between AF and KLM staff)
Jul 29, 2021, 12:35 pm
#54
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 205
"Our policies are adapting to provide you with maximum flexibility and peace of mind. You can postpone your trip for any reason, receive a refundable voucher if you no longer wish to travel, or get a refund if your flight has been cancelled"
Jul 29, 2021, 12:49 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: AA Exp
Posts: 836
Are you sure about that? My understanding is that refunds are issued in the form of a voucher UNLESS you have canceled flights.
"Our policies are adapting to provide you with maximum flexibility and peace of mind. You can postpone your trip for any reason, receive a refundable voucher if you no longer wish to travel, or get a refund if your flight has been cancelled"
"Our policies are adapting to provide you with maximum flexibility and peace of mind. You can postpone your trip for any reason, receive a refundable voucher if you no longer wish to travel, or get a refund if your flight has been cancelled"
Jul 29, 2021, 1:40 pm
#56
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,040
Are you sure about that? My understanding is that refunds are issued in the form of a voucher UNLESS you have canceled flights.
"Our policies are adapting to provide you with maximum flexibility and peace of mind. You can postpone your trip for any reason, receive a refundable voucher if you no longer wish to travel, or get a refund if your flight has been cancelled"
"Our policies are adapting to provide you with maximum flexibility and peace of mind. You can postpone your trip for any reason, receive a refundable voucher if you no longer wish to travel, or get a refund if your flight has been cancelled"
Jul 30, 2021, 5:27 am
#59
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: GSP
Programs: Delta PM
Posts: 75
This works well for me, in for 2x HEL-IAD in November.
Then on the return, I was able to book GSP(home)-ATL-AMS-HEL for only a few euro more. Nice little open jaw so I don't need to buy a separate ticket.
Booked via Delta as I have plenty of e-credit from the past year. Didn't bother with getting KL/AF marketing as Delta has extended status again.
Then on the return, I was able to book GSP(home)-ATL-AMS-HEL for only a few euro more. Nice little open jaw so I don't need to buy a separate ticket.
Booked via Delta as I have plenty of e-credit from the past year. Didn't bother with getting KL/AF marketing as Delta has extended status again.
Aug 4, 2021, 4:01 am
#60
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: CDG
Programs: Emirates Gold, Delta Gold, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 338
I am not able to price a multi destination / mixed fare class on AF website.
Would a MAD - MEX (Premium Eco / around 500-600€) combined with MIA - MAD (with this promortion around 600€) work?
I would stay over 2 weeks in Mexico and should therefore be allowed to enter the USA from Mexico (by air)
Would a MAD - MEX (Premium Eco / around 500-600€) combined with MIA - MAD (with this promortion around 600€) work?
I would stay over 2 weeks in Mexico and should therefore be allowed to enter the USA from Mexico (by air)