A novel way to reduce crowding in the lounges and waiting time at the business class check-in counters :

http://about.klm.com/news/newsitems/...0416113720.asp

Apparently valid when departing from Schiphol only. A BlueWing needs twenty segments to make SilverWing. Assuming half the flights depart from Schiphol, C class check-in and C lounge access will cost at least € 11.90 per flight, at the introductory rate.

johan