Celebrity Sightings on United Airlines [Through 2011]
Feb 23, 2008, 10:39 pm
#1561
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA EXP, BA Silver, Marriott Plat., Hertz Pres. Circle, Avis First
Posts: 917
I boarded and then sat a few rows behind Hilary Swank in F, LAX-BWI, on 2/19.
Feb 23, 2008, 11:19 pm
#1562
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: UA 1K; HH Diamond;
Posts: 342
According to the press, the helo had to "make an emergency landing" due to bad weather. What this really means is the helicopter pilot took advantage of the unique ability of a helicopter to land off airport, and wait out the weather.
However, all things considered, I'd rather do this in Kansas.
Feb 24, 2008, 7:56 am
#1563
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: Lifetime (for now) Gold MM, HH Gold, Giving Tootsie Pops to UA employees, & a retired hockey goalie
Posts: 28,878
Feb 24, 2008, 9:39 am
#1564
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: NYC/SFO
Programs: UA 1K*MM, AA PP
Posts: 1,097
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...060601276.html
(summary: still the same as '22 - unique titles are not retained)
Frankly, I'd love to sit next to her on a flight, but I'd be afraid of committing an etiquette faux pas while trying to talk to her
Feb 24, 2008, 10:19 am
#1565
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: east coast
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 306
Somewhat on topic with the recent discussion, I saw Senators Kerry, Biden, and Hagel on UA933 (FRA-IAD) on Friday evening. I was in my favored 8A, and had a clear view into F, where the senators were sitting. My seatmate was a Marine traveling with the senators, really a fascinating guy. They were traveling back from the Middle East, where the senators had served as election monitors in Pakistan.
I don't know if it was due to the distinguished guests, but the service on the flight was fantastic ^
I don't know if it was due to the distinguished guests, but the service on the flight was fantastic ^
Feb 24, 2008, 10:34 am
#1566
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: UA 1K 1MM / AA PP, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 949
Was this recently? If so, he might have been on his way to Ramstein AB to catch a mil air hop into Afghanistan. I read a couple of days ago he and 2 other US Senators had a rather adventurous heicopter ride while there.
According to the press, the helo had to "make an emergency landing" due to bad weather. What this really means is the helicopter pilot took advantage of the unique ability of a helicopter to land off airport, and wait out the weather.
However, all things considered, I'd rather do this in Kansas.
According to the press, the helo had to "make an emergency landing" due to bad weather. What this really means is the helicopter pilot took advantage of the unique ability of a helicopter to land off airport, and wait out the weather.
However, all things considered, I'd rather do this in Kansas.
^ Yes, I left out the part where his and his companions were talking about which aircraft they'd be on going to FRA. I, to, later read about that emergency landing and realized "ah, thats where he was going..."
Feb 24, 2008, 12:57 pm
#1567
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA EXP, BA Silver, Marriott Plat., Hertz Pres. Circle, Avis First
Posts: 917
Sorry, no pony tail. But, she looked beautiful. She has a very natural, girl next door beauty. And, she seemed like a friendly person who responded to a nod with a beautiful smile...
Feb 24, 2008, 6:19 pm
#1568
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Seattle
Programs: UA 1P MM
Posts: 730
Al Gore at LAX RCC today
As we were getting ready to leave the RCC near Gate 71, at 12:20 this afternoon, Al Gore sat down a couple of seats away from us. At least two large Secret Service agents stood guard. He was wearing dark, wraparound sunglasses and a dark suit. I walked up to him and greeted him. He responded warmly and extended his hand to shake mine. He chuckled when I asked him if was going to jump into the Democratic race; "I don't think so," he said.
Feb 24, 2008, 10:50 pm
#1569
Feb 24, 2008, 11:03 pm
#1570
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Portland
Programs: HH Gold, Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 4,074
Feb 25, 2008, 12:13 am
#1571
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: APC/SFO
Programs: UA 1K, B9, AA, DL, WN
Posts: 280
In general, any honorific title, once earned or bestowed, is retained for life. Governor so-and-so even after leaving office, Colonel so-and-so even after retirement, Bishop so-and-so, etc. Not at all limited to Federal or elected officials. Of course it's certainly up to the individual how or if they would like to use it.
In the case of a former president, he is always addressed as President Carter or Mr. Carter, but never Mr. President. That is the title of the office-holder. I assume that's the case for any chief executive (mayor, governor, etc.)
I'm not sure why the Miss Manners link was not more thorough. She certainly knows better.
Feb 25, 2008, 9:41 am
#1572
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boston
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, United Global Services/1MM
Posts: 630
Somewhat on topic with the recent discussion, I saw Senators Kerry, Biden, and Hagel on UA933 (FRA-IAD) on Friday evening. I was in my favored 8A, and had a clear view into F, where the senators were sitting. My seatmate was a Marine traveling with the senators, really a fascinating guy. They were traveling back from the Middle East, where the senators had served as election monitors in Pakistan.
I don't know if it was due to the distinguished guests, but the service on the flight was fantastic ^
I don't know if it was due to the distinguished guests, but the service on the flight was fantastic ^
Feb 25, 2008, 3:31 pm
#1573
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
At least here in Colorado, our Senators/Congressmen fly Y. I often fly with Sen. Salazar/Rep. Salazar, et. al. on the DCA-DEN non-stop and they are usually in Y. I've talked to them and they say that when they do fly F, they do it using their own upgrade instruments, which I have absolutely no problem with. But then, Colorado has a lower tax rate than MA... 
Feb 25, 2008, 3:40 pm
#1574
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA 1K MM, SPG Plat For Life, Marriott Plat, Nexus/GlobalEntry
Posts: 9,198
Perhaps the SENS are allowed government paid C (or even F) class travel for long flights, such as IAD-Afghanistan.. and maybe they upgraded themselves to F using their own upgrade instruments for by paying additional $... Kerry (through is wife) is one of the wealthiest senators...
Come to think of it.. I wonder why they didnt use a government jet for an official visit like that.. paying for F class for each of them was probably cheaper than using a government plane..maybe they agreed to commercial F vs private jet to save $.
Come to think of it.. I wonder why they didnt use a government jet for an official visit like that.. paying for F class for each of them was probably cheaper than using a government plane..maybe they agreed to commercial F vs private jet to save $.
Feb 25, 2008, 4:06 pm
#1575
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 934
Sight Seeing
During a MR early Feb. I was in the RCC @ JFK with Milla Jov . . . (5th Element); Dan Marino, Cynthia Stevenson (lunch at next table . . hubba hubba), Dennis Hopper.