Canadian Celebrity Sightings
Dec 19, 2009, 6:52 pm
#751
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
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Posts: 4,768
I was reading this thread earlier, and I just remembered mine: not a scheduled flight, but whatever.
I flew in Larry Ellison's (4th richest person in the world) Pilatus PC-7 trainer, with his son piloting! Over SF, SFO, Golden Gate, Alcatraz, then did some loops and rolls... Fun!
I flew in Larry Ellison's (4th richest person in the world) Pilatus PC-7 trainer, with his son piloting! Over SF, SFO, Golden Gate, Alcatraz, then did some loops and rolls... Fun!
Dec 19, 2009, 8:30 pm
#752
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Platinum, hhonors Gold
Posts: 3,428
Saw Rick Mercer and his partner on a YYZ-BGI flight a few weeks back. Given how much he makes fun of AC on his show I asked the FA what she thought of serving him. She told me was an SE and very nice and that a lot of his jokes weren't far from the truth.
Not sure where they headed to, but they went to the connections area at BGI.
Not sure where they headed to, but they went to the connections area at BGI.
Dec 22, 2009, 2:01 pm
#753
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: Various airline, hotel and credit card programs
Posts: 1,903
I am en route to PRG via YYZ & FRA.
Calin Rovinescu was on my flight AC415 (YUL-YYZ).
The man did everything right - greeting employees and some pax, and all that with understated elegance. It is good to meet a CEO who is not full of himself, and goes a long way for the company that he represents.
Thank you, Calin, it was a good year, not matter how challenging. ^
All the best for 2010.
Calin Rovinescu was on my flight AC415 (YUL-YYZ).
The man did everything right - greeting employees and some pax, and all that with understated elegance. It is good to meet a CEO who is not full of himself, and goes a long way for the company that he represents.
Thank you, Calin, it was a good year, not matter how challenging. ^
All the best for 2010.
Jan 9, 2010, 12:39 am
#754
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
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http://www.canada.com/news/national/...841/story.html
MONTREAL — Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry and her model husband were spotted here on Monday jumping a U.S. Customs queue at Pierre Trudeau International Airport — with the help of a Montreal Police officer.
While others waited more than an hour in line, the A-list couple were whisked with their 22-month old daughter right through to the comfort of their executive class seats on board an Air Canada plane to Los Angeles.
Aeroports de Montreal, which manages the airport, says it doesn't give preferential treatment to anyone — in most cases they're not even notified when a VIP comes through the sliding doors.
Air Canada said it doesn't differentiate based on celebrity, either, but rather according to fares.
MONTREAL — Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry and her model husband were spotted here on Monday jumping a U.S. Customs queue at Pierre Trudeau International Airport — with the help of a Montreal Police officer.
While others waited more than an hour in line, the A-list couple were whisked with their 22-month old daughter right through to the comfort of their executive class seats on board an Air Canada plane to Los Angeles.
Aeroports de Montreal, which manages the airport, says it doesn't give preferential treatment to anyone — in most cases they're not even notified when a VIP comes through the sliding doors.
Air Canada said it doesn't differentiate based on celebrity, either, but rather according to fares.
Jan 30, 2010, 10:42 am
#758
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
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David Suzuki in the AC domestic ML lounge (well on the elevator actually). He wasn't very nice though. I said "Dr Suzuki?" and he said yes, then turned his back to me. Being persistent, I tapped him on the shoulder and said "I'm a fan. Thank you for all the work you do." He said Thank You and turned his back to me again!
Didn't even get a chance to tell him that the David Suzuki Foundation is one of many charities that I support with monthly donations.
Didn't even get a chance to tell him that the David Suzuki Foundation is one of many charities that I support with monthly donations.
Jan 30, 2010, 10:44 am
#759
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
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David Suzuki in the AC domestic ML lounge (well on the elevator actually). He wasn't very nice though. I said "Dr Suzuki?" and he said yes, then turned his back to me. Being persistent, I tapped him on the shoulder and said "I'm a fan. Thank you for all the work you do." He said Thank You and turned his back to me again!
Didn't even get a chance to tell him that the David Suzuki Foundation is one of many charities that I support with monthly donations.
Didn't even get a chance to tell him that the David Suzuki Foundation is one of many charities that I support with monthly donations.
Obviously not a good thing for the causes he supports.
Jan 30, 2010, 10:57 am
#762
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 747
When my boy was two years old we brought him on a flight that Dr. Suzuki was also on. My boy pointed to him and said "Look mommy, a clown!".
Jan 30, 2010, 2:04 pm
#764
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Well within Jazz territory
Programs: AC E
Posts: 951
Whether they fly Y, J or F, I'm loathe to consider politicians as celebrities...the 44th POTUS being a prime example.