<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Beside that someone originally seated in row 11 is either an elite member as well or paid some serious $$$ to get there...
I guess KLM would upgrade a Dutch national first in these situations ... and that is probadly the same handling you will find on any other airline.</font>
Very true observation Threy!
I agree the diplomatic aspects were poorly handled, and might have asked for my original 9C assignement back, were it not for the transfer to the more private, and roomy enough row 11 (my favorite on KL 744's in coach).