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dinanm3atl Jun 2, 2017 12:15 pm


Originally Posted by Carl Johnson (Post 28393642)
How on earth is he a B-list actor? He is working less, I guess, because he's starting to get old, but he's still very spry.

Who cares what class actor he is. I mean he peaked in the 80s with Fast Times...

But anyways elites don't get upgrades but 'being nice' and 'helpful' and 'not creating a scene' can net an upgrade?

The Situation Jun 2, 2017 12:17 pm


Originally Posted by NeedstoFly (Post 28393566)
The real Q here is why is Sean Penn buying economy class tickets on such a long flight. Reminds me of Ivanka and Jared flying coach on Jet Blue to Hawaii.



I work with a guy who was a high ranking exec at major investment bank who "retired" into a low-stress advisory role at my company because he enjoys working. If he isn't worth 10 figures, he is pretty darn close. He could easily afford his own jet and more importantly the fuel for it. He also flies B6 :confused:

KevinDTW Jun 2, 2017 12:43 pm


Originally Posted by dinanm3atl (Post 28393771)
But anyways elites don't get upgrades but 'being nice' and 'helpful' and 'not creating a scene' can net an upgrade?

Not quite -- you also have to be a movie star and buddies with El Chapo. ;)

motytrah Jun 2, 2017 12:50 pm


Originally Posted by StayingHomeIsBetter (Post 28393438)
If there were DL elites in the back with higher status than Penn (assuming he is even in the program)... Yes.

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DL has a VIP list of Actors, News Media, Executives, and politicians. There's a whole computer backend that looks for them on BPs and alerts operations folks at DL HQ when their flights IROPS. I've been told they often refer to it internally as the "Brokaw" system stemming from an incident when Tom Brokaw was left stranded in the middle of nowhere for a MX. Supposedly he lit them up during the Nightly News the next day

Be that as it may, he's a Union Actor:


When a performer is required to fly at the request of the Producer, all flights shall be business class when available and, if not available, first class. There is a major exception to this rule. Coach class* air travel is acceptable in the following circumstances:
For domestic flights that are less than 1,000 air miles when the flight is non-stop;
For non-stop flights between LA and Vancouver;
For non-stop flights that are less than 1,000 miles between the US and Vancouver or between the US and Toronto;
If a substantial number of the company is being transported;
If 6 or more performers travel together in the same class on the same flight; or
For auditions and interviews.
*Producer must provide elevated coach class (e.g., Economy Plus, extended leg room, etc.) when available. Performers who travel by coach class shall be reimbursed by Producer for baggage fees and costs of in-flight meals provided performer submits receipts and request for reimbursement within 30 days after the flight.
My guess is he has a lot of full fare F/J under his belt and several tiers of lifetime status at all of the majors.

Carl Johnson Jun 2, 2017 1:38 pm


Originally Posted by dinanm3atl (Post 28393771)
Who cares what class actor he is. I mean he peaked in the 80s with Fast Times...

But anyways elites don't get upgrades but 'being nice' and 'helpful' and 'not creating a scene' can net an upgrade?

That was his second movie; he has made movies of all kinds during this decade alone, including "The Angry Birds Movie," which raises - but does not answer - the question "Why on earth was this movie made????"

Anyway, this thread caused me to do a search on him and stumble on a documentary he narrated about a subject I have been interested in for years.

I too wonder why he was moved up. The details in the story are thin, but I speculated above that it opened up the space for the people who got mad because his things were in "their" bin space.

dinanm3atl Jun 2, 2017 1:46 pm

I know he has. Saying that is his peak IMO.

pvn Jun 2, 2017 2:58 pm


Originally Posted by Carl Johnson (Post 28393642)
How on earth is he a B-list actor?

there is literally no non-insane definition of "B-list" that Sean Penn fits. He has two oscars.

tvnwz Jun 2, 2017 3:23 pm

TWA had a policy back in the day that CSAs were to automatically upgrade any famous person or personality if they notice who they are. Saw this happen a couple of times. Sat beside Bob Cummings in FC who was upgraded by a swooning CSA.

apodo77 Jun 2, 2017 3:32 pm


Originally Posted by dinanm3atl (Post 28393771)
Who cares what class actor he is. I mean he peaked in the 80s with Fast Times...

But anyways elites don't get upgrades but 'being nice' and 'helpful' and 'not creating a scene' can net an upgrade?

Peaked in the 1980's? Might want to google Sean Penn and his acting accomplishments.

As to why he got upgraded? No clue and certainly doesn't upset me. Good for him keeping his cool.

dinanm3atl Jun 2, 2017 3:38 pm


Originally Posted by apodo77 (Post 28394742)
Peaked in the 1980's? Might want to google Sean Penn and his acting accomplishments.

As to why he got upgraded? No clue and certainly doesn't upset me. Good for him keeping his cool.

Again. For the 2nd time. His best movie is Fast Times IMO. Good thing with opinions we can disagree ;)

UpgradeMe Jun 2, 2017 4:11 pm


Originally Posted by NeedstoFly (Post 28393566)
Reminds me of Ivanka and Jared flying coach on Jet Blue to Hawaii.

This never happened. JetBlue does not serve Hawaii.
https://www.jetblue.com/wherewejet/

javabytes Jun 2, 2017 4:18 pm


Originally Posted by UpgradeMe (Post 28394926)
This never happened. JetBlue does not serve Hawaii.
https://www.jetblue.com/wherewejet/

They flew B6 from New York to SFO, where they transferred to a private jet for the hop over the Pacific.

MCO Flyer Jun 2, 2017 5:27 pm

President Jimmy Carter flew in Y on his way to the inauguration this year. He reportedly flies in Y quite often.

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ji...rticle/2612362

http://www.briansumers.com/home/2015...a-delta-flight

DiverDave Jun 2, 2017 5:33 pm


Originally Posted by pvn (Post 28394603)
there is literally no non-insane definition of "B-list" that Sean Penn fits. He has two oscars.

Actually, he does kind of fit the definition here:

https://worldwidevitalpr.wordpress.c...s-celebrities/

David

NeedstoFly Jun 2, 2017 5:54 pm


Originally Posted by javabytes (Post 28394958)
They flew B6 from New York to SFO, where they transferred to a private jet for the hop over the Pacific.


Thanks for clarifying.


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