Vancouver (YVR) Bound on KLM

It was a close enough connection and a long enough walk that we only spent a few minutes in a KLM lounge on our way to the gate.

Quite a lot of passengers seem to be in transit en route from India to Vancouver and they all got in one line on our right. Then there was our "priority" line and an economy line to our left, three lines where there should be two.

The thought struck us that, had KLM ordered all Indians to stand in one line, an international incident and inquiry would have ensued.

The Dutch can be firm, as an employee proved. She announced loudly right on time that only Business Class was to board, and we successfully worked our way up and aboard.

We're sipping champagne and looking forward to our flight.