Thanks for the kind words, Seat 2A. Sadly this one hasn't gained much traction; perhaps I should have picked a title that indicates where Svalbard / Pyramiden are!
As for Transavia, well, it did the job, and it's worth being reminded of the reality of LCC travel now and then. But having made a start on your latest report, it's clearly a very different approach to outfitting a 737-800 than your regular Alaska Airlines experience. Standard pitch is just 29", and even the roomier seats we went for would only be up to the regular leg room on Alaska. Sadly this is the way of the world on European short haul - even on BA, should you find yourself in the last few rows of a densified A319 you'll not have more to work with. At least the seat material Transavia used wasn't as uncomfortable as you might imagine - Norwegian's cabin looks much smarter, but I found their seats much less forgiving!
Anyway, on with the trip...