btw, just thought I'd share my experience of KLM : great airline

flew KLM from JFK to AMS then AMS to DXB on the thursday night of Thanksgiving.

The purser on the flight came round with the passenger manifest, acknowledged that we were sky team elite (only silver at the time) and spent 5 - 10 minutes just chatting with us. nice touch.

fantastic service on KLM, complimentary alcohol, and nice touch. glass of wine with dinner makes a flight go much faster.