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AA Celebrity Sightings and Related as of 2014 (consolidated)
Mar 14, 2014, 1:54 pm
#46
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: JFK
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 3
jada pinkett-smith . LAX admirals club (she was checking out my shoes! *blush*), whisked to vip area, and onboard AA 10 to NYC in first, march 3. was not sure if it was her (she looked great btw!), but later that week on the return, i sat next to a flyer who in the seat ahead of her on the 3rd, confirming it was her.
Mar 21, 2014, 1:22 pm
#47
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 174
Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn is on AA1025 PHL-DFW with us today.
Mar 25, 2014, 10:56 am
#48
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL (CCR), HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IC RA, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 297
Pharrell Williams and wife on AA57 from London to Miami on the 17th. Sat in row 3 and seemed a very pleasant chap.
Mar 25, 2014, 11:41 am
#49
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LAX/SNA
Programs: AA, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,887
Mar 29, 2014, 9:56 am
#50
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA PLT-2 MM/SPG PLT/Hyatt PLT
Posts: 8
Pres Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter was on AA1047 ORD to LAX on Friday, March 28th.
He sat in 3A. His secret service agent sat next to him in 3B. We were seated in 4E-F.
I could tell something was up with this flight, as several men in suits were coming in and out of the jetway prior to boarding. As we boarded the pilot greeted everyone.
After all passengers were boarded the pilot announced that Pres Carter was on the flight and he entered the plane with 3 secret service agents. He walked the entire plane and back shaking everyone's hands and then he was seated. The other two secret service were strategically seated on the plane.
When we landed at LAX, I saw three black SUV's parked at our gate. I followed Carter off the plane. Secret service were at side door on jetway and escorted him down to his waiting vehicles.
I don't agree with his politics but I respect his position. It was very interesting to sit just feet away from the former leader of the free world for 4.5 hrs and observe the security around him.
I can only imagine how my luggage was scanned and searched for that flight.
He sat in 3A. His secret service agent sat next to him in 3B. We were seated in 4E-F.
I could tell something was up with this flight, as several men in suits were coming in and out of the jetway prior to boarding. As we boarded the pilot greeted everyone.
After all passengers were boarded the pilot announced that Pres Carter was on the flight and he entered the plane with 3 secret service agents. He walked the entire plane and back shaking everyone's hands and then he was seated. The other two secret service were strategically seated on the plane.
When we landed at LAX, I saw three black SUV's parked at our gate. I followed Carter off the plane. Secret service were at side door on jetway and escorted him down to his waiting vehicles.
I don't agree with his politics but I respect his position. It was very interesting to sit just feet away from the former leader of the free world for 4.5 hrs and observe the security around him.
I can only imagine how my luggage was scanned and searched for that flight.
Last edited by MauiWmn; Mar 29, 2014 at 10:16 am
Mar 29, 2014, 11:29 am
#51
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: AA Plat,AS MVP Gold, Hilton Gold, Accor Plat, Amtrak(all routes, VIA same, AUS 90%)
Posts: 382
A321T F
JFK-LAX, I'm in 2A, 1B is Gilbert Gottfried, very nice fellow, brief chat, asked him to sign autograph for friend with same first name. Please, if you haven't yet, avail yourself if this new service(as of 1/7/14)it is exceptional.
NO BORDERS JUST HORIZONS
NO BORDERS JUST HORIZONS
Mar 29, 2014, 11:33 am
#52
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: AA Plat,AS MVP Gold, Hilton Gold, Accor Plat, Amtrak(all routes, VIA same, AUS 90%)
Posts: 382
Lucky you...
Jimmy Carter was on AA1047 ORD to LAX on Friday, March 28th.
He sat in 3A. His secret service agent sat next to him in 3B. We were seated in 4E-F.
I could tell something was up with this flight, as several men in suits were coming in and out of the jetway prior to boarding. As we boarded the pilot greeted everyone.
After all passengers were boarded the pilot announced that Pres Carter was on the flight and he entered the plane with 3 secret service agents. He walked the entire plane and back shaking everyone's hands and then he was seated. The other two secret service were strategically seated on the plane.
When we landed at LAX, I saw three black SUV's parked at our gate. I followed Carter off the plane. Secret service were at side door on jetway and escorted him down to his waiting vehicles.
I don't agree with his politics but I respect his position. It was very interesting to sit just feet away from the former leader of the free world for 4.5 hrs and observe the security around him.
I can only imagine how my luggage was scanned and searched for that
flight.
He sat in 3A. His secret service agent sat next to him in 3B. We were seated in 4E-F.
I could tell something was up with this flight, as several men in suits were coming in and out of the jetway prior to boarding. As we boarded the pilot greeted everyone.
After all passengers were boarded the pilot announced that Pres Carter was on the flight and he entered the plane with 3 secret service agents. He walked the entire plane and back shaking everyone's hands and then he was seated. The other two secret service were strategically seated on the plane.
When we landed at LAX, I saw three black SUV's parked at our gate. I followed Carter off the plane. Secret service were at side door on jetway and escorted him down to his waiting vehicles.
I don't agree with his politics but I respect his position. It was very interesting to sit just feet away from the former leader of the free world for 4.5 hrs and observe the security around him.
I can only imagine how my luggage was scanned and searched for that
flight.
Great work for Carter Center, internationally. Incidentally, "free" Secret Service details seem to end 10 years after last in office for presidents beginning with Bush-2.
Apr 5, 2014, 8:31 am
#53
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: AA PLT Pro (2MM), HH DIA, IHG PLT
Posts: 496
Sat next to Drew Davis, wide receiver for the Falcons on a flight from DFW to ATL today. Didn't get to visit with him much but seemed like a nice guy.
Apr 25, 2014, 10:25 am
#54
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: STL
Programs: AA EXP, Delta Gold, Mariott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 307
Montel Williams on 2809 LGA-STL today. about to board, alonzo mourning came over and said hi to him.
Apr 25, 2014, 3:38 pm
#55
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,654
Steven Tyler of Aerosmith just now in the JFK FL...
Apr 25, 2014, 7:55 pm
#56
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: ASE
Programs: UA 1MM, AA1MM PLTPRO, Hertz PC, National EXC, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton/Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,357
Sat next to him and his dog (who spent most of the flight laying on a "bed" of pillows and blankets) on LAX-JFK the other day in F. He was, of course, eccentric, but very friendly with all of the flight attendants and pilots who asked for his autograph and picture.
I was just disappointed that Liv wasn't on the flight...
I was just disappointed that Liv wasn't on the flight...
May 3, 2014, 12:00 pm
#57
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,413
Samuel Trammel on AA12 on 5/2. Sat across the aisle from me in F. I had no idea who he was but could tell he was famous as he had an AA handler escort him to the FL before the flight and he read a script for most of the flight. 5 Star was waiting for him in JFK. He seemed surprised by the attention, but the AA representative said it was part of the 5 star service. I would guess he didn't book his ticket.
Semi related: connected to EY 100 (used AA miles) and sat in front of the Secretary General of the UN and his wife. Some environmental summit in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Semi related: connected to EY 100 (used AA miles) and sat in front of the Secretary General of the UN and his wife. Some environmental summit in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
May 3, 2014, 12:50 pm
#58
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: ASE
Programs: UA 1MM, AA1MM PLTPRO, Hertz PC, National EXC, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton/Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,357
Lester Holt of NBC News on ORD-LGA the other day. He stole my upgrade 
We diverted to BUF when trying to land in LGA. He seemed to take it in stride. I didn't think about it before the diversion, but he also narrates "Why Planes Crash" on The Weather Channel. I was glad when we finally safely made it to LGA.
We diverted to BUF when trying to land in LGA. He seemed to take it in stride. I didn't think about it before the diversion, but he also narrates "Why Planes Crash" on The Weather Channel. I was glad when we finally safely made it to LGA.
May 4, 2014, 11:55 am
#59
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, HH GLD, MR PLT
Posts: 62
Sean Penn and Charlize Theron in LAX FL. Timothy Dalton was here earlier.
May 4, 2014, 12:57 pm
#60
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,447
Lester Holt of NBC News on ORD-LGA the other day. He stole my upgrade
We diverted to BUF when trying to land in LGA. He seemed to take it in stride. I didn't think about it before the diversion, but he also narrates "Why Planes Crash" on The Weather Channel. I was glad when we finally safely made it to LGA.
We diverted to BUF when trying to land in LGA. He seemed to take it in stride. I didn't think about it before the diversion, but he also narrates "Why Planes Crash" on The Weather Channel. I was glad when we finally safely made it to LGA.
He must have been traveling on his own dime, he usually have one of NBC pvt jets..
