Air France-KLM (they merged a while back) are core members of the SkyTeam alliance – both Delta & Air France are among its founders – and you can use Delta miles on all of their flights (on a space-available basis, that is).
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In 2004 Air France acquired the Dutch airline KLM to create Air France–KLM Group, one of the largest air carriers in the world. The deal, however, allowed the two airlines to continue to operate as separate companies, retaining their own hubs, flights, and logos.
As stated above, Air France and KLM are the main founding airlines of the Flying Blue program. Both carriers are part of the greater SkyTeam alliance, which includes Delta Air Lines, Korean Air and Virgin Atlantic.
Again, it's going to come down to personal preference. As someone who flies frequently with children, the free kid's meals and hourly alcohol service tip me towards KLM. But if fine dining is all part of the inflight experience for you, I reckon Air France has got the edge.
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Members of SkyTeam include Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeroméxico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, ITA Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and ...
Enjoy extra-long lie-flat beds, Michelin-worthy meals, and enough space for a yoga session. Stepping into Air France's new business cabin is like checking into a mini luxury hotel suite in the sky.
Flying Blue is the joint loyalty programme of Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin and TAROM. Members can earn Miles during their trips with Air France, KLM, and their partner airlines or when purchasing services from non-airline partners (hotel chains, car rental companies, etc.).
The development of the JV furthered last summer when Delta completed the acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Hanjin-KAL, the largest shareholder of Korean Air. The Atlanta-based carrier previously shared that this move demonstrates its commitment to the success of the program.