Here we go, small trip report:
Someone sold me his AF miles, he had 118000 that expired the next day, so I offered him 350 Dollars and used them for my trip. Taxes were another 380 Dollars
Outbound Premium Economy Flex 67000 miles (no business avail)
Way back Business Classic award 50000 miles
Check in in Zrh was very fast, they give priority to luggage of PE pax, but no lounge access
The flight was on a small plane, PE pax sit in the business section and get served the same menue as business. One is not able to order kosher food within Europe on AF
Arrival was at terminal 2G, flight to New York from terminal 2E. They have a shuttle bus (10 min drive) bringing connecting pax straight to the Terminal 2E after security, so that was very good. No screening needed in CDG. Transfer was very easy! priority boarding was strictly enforced and PE pax were able to use the special line. Seat was very comfortable, big touch screen. They give PE pax a business kit as well. There is a big difference to economy, its not E+.
http://yfrog.com/47afpejService was good, meals were regular Economy class but you get served first. The cabin is seperated from regular Economy and has only 21 seats, so its really quiet. Seat does not go flat, but extends much more then in economy class.
All in all a good value and very nice for a day flight.
Flight back
Business Check in at JFK went very fast. My suitcases were more then the allowed 23 Kg, but they didnt charge me. The lounge was ok, have seen nicer ones. They started boarding 40 min before the flight, I only went 20 min before, so I cant comment on the boarding process, as i was one of the last ones.
The seats were comfortable, service was good and the meal was decent as well. Its as good as LH and LX (old seat) business class. The only thing that stuck out was the 2-3-2 layout. Most airlines dont do this in business anymore, so if you get the wrong seat you can be stuck between 2 people, even in business.
Transfer in Paris was a pain this time, as no direct shuttle was offered. I had to exit the airport, take a shuttle curbside to 2G and then go through security again. The flight to ZRH was short and again no kosher food even in business.
Air France was better then expected, for me it was worth it as I got some cheap miles. If you are able to book them with Delta miles and not pay a huge amount of taxes, its for sure worth considering.
