We take a quick look at the Crown Lounge before departure (is it over-hyped?), then enjoy a dreamy flight including a rocket-like takeoff out of Schiphol, clear views across the Alps as far as the eye can see, and a magnificent sunset over Sudan. Is KLM Europe’s best airline? It’s certainly up high in the list. Let us know what you think.
Flight: KL565
Aircraft: PH-BKF

How to pilot a 787-10 (FRA-AUH flight deck!)
In this video Gabe joins up with Etihad on their 787-10 “Greenliner” to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on the flight deck. From the jumpseat we get to learn all kinds of fun facts and aviation info about some of the considerations that go into operating this flight on Boeing’s stretched Dreamliner.